How to replace the neutral position switch on Kia Sportage with a manual transaxle?

The neutral position switch is used on 1994 and 1995 B6 SOHC and 1995 through 1997 B6 DOHC models with a manual transaxle. It is located on top of the transaxle. To replace it, first disconnect the electrical connector from the neutral position switch. Then, unscrew the neutral position switch from the transaxle case. Remove and discard the old neutral position switch 0-ring. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to use a new 0-ring and tighten the switch securely.

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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: 427003B700
$48.39 MSRP: $66.10
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Replaced by: 4270026700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2022 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Switch
Part Number: 427003B100
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor
- Replaced by: 4270026700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2015 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Switch
Part Number: 427003B000
$61.60 MSRP: $84.15
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor
- Replaced by: 427003B010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: 427003B500
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor
- Replaced by: 4270026700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Switch
Part Number: 4270039050
$63.22 MSRP: $86.37
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor
- Manufacturer Note: NEW A/T
- Replaced by: 4270039055
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.7L | 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Inhibitor Switch
Part Number: 4270039055
$59.85 MSRP: $86.37
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- Other Name: Switch-Inhibitor; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: SELECTIVE USE
- Replaces: 4270039050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta, 2.7L, 2.7L - Delta | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage SWITCH-INHIBITOR
Part Number: 427003B710
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- Replaced by: 4270026700
- Replaces: 427003B700, 427003B500, 427003B100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2022 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Neutral Start Switch Assembly
Part Number: 0K01519444
$329.27 MSRP: $482.23
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neut/Start; Neutral Safety Switch
- Manufacturer Note: ATM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Neutral Start Switch Assembly
Part Number: 4577739000
$2.76 MSRP: $3.73
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- Other Name: Switch Assembly-Neutral Start
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Beta, 2.7L - Delta | Wagon - 5Door 5P

Kia Sportage Neutral Safety Switch

Kia Sportage Neutral Safety Switch prevents the SUV from cranking unless the transmission selector is in the park position or the neutral position, ensuring the safety of both the driver and bystanders from sudden movements. In every model year of Kia Sportage, this small electrical link, called the Neutral Safety Switch, is applied to monitor gear position and shut off starter power if it becomes unsafe. The same design continues through the various Kia Sportage generations, so owners will not find multiple styles, just a consistent Neutral Safety Switch that performs a single vital task. By ensuring that the lever is set to a non-drive position before the engine is allowed to fire, the Neutral Safety Switch provides a simple but effective safety measure. While other systems take care of changing the finesse, the Kia Sportage uses this switch to prevent ignition until the driver selects park or neutral, making the Neutral Safety Switch a quiet hero each time the key is turned.

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Kia Sportage Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace the neutral position switch on Kia Sportage with a manual transaxle?
A:
The neutral position switch is used on 1994 and 1995 B6 SOHC and 1995 through 1997 B6 DOHC models with a manual transaxle. It is located on top of the transaxle. To replace it, first disconnect the electrical connector from the neutral position switch. Then, unscrew the neutral position switch from the transaxle case. Remove and discard the old neutral position switch 0-ring. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to use a new 0-ring and tighten the switch securely.