Continuity Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
Inspect for continuity between neutral switch terminal A and B.

Fig 1: Neutral Switch Connector Terminal

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If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)

Specification

Measured condition	Continuity
Rod pushed	Continuity detected
Rod not pushed	No continuity