P0850: Neutral Safety Switch on an MT

MarksZ34 · 10-26-2016, 11:45 AM

I'm getting this code but there are absolutely no issues with starting, running, gear selection, gear indicator, etc. I plan to take a look to make sure there isn't a loose connection and I'd like to also change the switch while I'm there just to make sure I fix the problem.

Has anyone done this on an MT? Can I do this without removing the tranny, exhaust or anything else?

TIA for any replies!

barncobob · 10-26-2016, 12:51 PM

not sure on Z but all my other cars had the neutral switch connected to the clutch pedal...somebody will chime in

nis350 · 10-26-2016, 06:13 PM

probably a switch near the clutch pedal that compresses when you step on the clutch pedal. Maybe a loose connection there.

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Originally Posted by barncobob

not sure on Z but all my other cars had the neutral switch connected to the clutch pedal...somebody will chime in

SouthArk370Z · 10-26-2016, 06:22 PM

That is the code for the park/neutral switch located near bottom of shifter. FSM will have diagnosis and R&R procedures.

Edit: Switch may be located somewhere else and I'm thinking of lockout mechanism. FSM will tell ya.

v8Destroya · 12-30-2020, 01:01 PM

reopening this thread. Has anyone figured this code out. Ive replaced my clutch and brake pedal switches and no luck. Still have this dreaded code and wanting it gone so I can pass smog coming soon.

10-26-2016, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarksZ34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 112 Drives: 09 370z M6 Sport Rep Power: 9	P0850: Neutral Safety Switch on an MT I'm getting this code but there are absolutely no issues with starting, running, gear selection, gear indicator, etc. I plan to take a look to make sure there isn't a loose connection and I'd like to also change the switch while I'm there just to make sure I fix the problem. Has anyone done this on an MT? Can I do this without removing the tranny, exhaust or anything else? TIA for any replies!

10-26-2016, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	That is the code for the park/neutral switch located near bottom of shifter. FSM will have diagnosis and R&R procedures. Edit: Switch may be located somewhere else and I'm thinking of lockout mechanism. FSM will tell ya. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 10-26-2016 at 06:24 PM.

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10-26-2016, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	not sure on Z but all my other cars had the neutral switch connected to the clutch pedal...somebody will chime in

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v8Destroya Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: chico Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 370z Manual Rep Power: 6	reopening this thread. Has anyone figured this code out. Ive replaced my clutch and brake pedal switches and no luck. Still have this dreaded code and wanting it gone so I can pass smog coming soon.