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Hello. C0327 is the trouble code for a malfunction with the transfer case encoder motor as you alluded. This is the electric motor that allows the transfer case to engage into 4wd mode. This code is commonly caused by water...

Hi there. The backup lights are controlled by the park neutral switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement) on the side of the transmission. Check the switch to make sure the transmission is not leaking fluid out into the switch. The switch may have a...

Hello. I am not quite sure if you are saying that you changed the transmission out and still do not get any gear change. If this is the case, then you should have someone verify the shift cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-selector-cable-replacement) is...

The neutral start safety switch could be misaligned or a fault in the linkage and./or cable could be contributing to the problem because "Park" is not actually reached when you move the shifter. The whole mechanism from the manual lever...

It's possible the linkage, or cable, is faulty which could explain the no start because if the linkage is not in the proper position the neutral start safety switch might not work. To determine the exact problem, please request a...

Check the starting of the vehicle in park and in neutral. If the vehicle starts all the time in neutral, then the neutral safety switch needs replaced. If the engine does not start every time on whether the transmission is...

The noise is either coming from the clutches slipping inside the transmission or a loose exhaust shield that is rattling. Lift up the vehicle and put it on jack stands. Then go under the vehicle and feel around for anything...

Hi there - most likely, this is a failure of the range sensor switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement) (sometimes called the neutral safety switch). This is the switch that recognizes that you are in Park or Neutral in order to allow safe engine...

Hi there. First check the transmission fluid and make sure that it's full and red in color. Then check the harness to the transmission shifter position sensor and see if it's connected. There is a pressure relief valve in the...

Hi there. Check the neutral safety switch on the brake pedal and see if there is any voltage coming to and out of the switch when the contacts are closed (switch operated). If there is no power out of the...

Hi there. Assuming that the battery is good, the connections are clean and tight, the replacement starter is good, the security light is turning off. There are several things that still can affect starter operation. If, the vehicle will start...

In your application, the switch is in the passenger compartment. Of course, prior to replacing it, be sure it is really faulty. There is a test protocol in the Factory Service Manual and you can request that those steps be...

Hello, thank you for writing in. If you cannot physically move the shifter passed neutral and into drive, then there is likely more stuck in the way. You will want to keep digging until you have removed all of the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle is likely experiencing issues with the transmission. The first step to take is having the vehicle scanned for diagnostic codes, and use them to help point you in the right direction. If...

Hello - I believe your "no start" or "hard start" is a problem with the Neutral Safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-neutral-safety-switch) (sometimes called a "range sensor". It determines that your transmission is in either Park or Neutral, and allows the car to...

Hi there. Check the neutral safety switch to see if there is any loose wiring or moisture on the harness. Check to see if the transmission position is in park or neutral when trying to start the engine. If the...

If the front drive shaft is spinning and not able to be engaged, then the chain in the transfer case could be broken. For the transmission to be in neutral in all the gears, but lock up in the park...

Hi there. If the shifter is able to move without the brakes being pressed, then the brake switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement) (which also has the neutral safety switch built in it) in not working. Check the harness to the switch and see...

Hi there. First check the harness to the transmission and make sure that there is power to the transmission. If there is no power, then there could be a break in the wiring from the transmission harness to the ECM...

There is a neutral start switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement) and other interlocks that could be at fault. On some Mazda's with this problem a reported fix involves the plastic shifter cable which can seize to the stud on the switch due to...