Nissan 200SX Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement Costs

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How much does a Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Nissan 200SX Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement is $177 with $82 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1996 Nissan 200SXL4-1.6L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$342.15	Shop/Dealer Price$408.94 - $586.81
1998 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$258.15	Shop/Dealer Price$308.96 - $438.84
1995 Nissan 200SXL4-1.6L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$322.15	Shop/Dealer Price$388.96 - $566.84
1997 Nissan 200SXL4-1.6L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$322.15	Shop/Dealer Price$388.94 - $566.80
1995 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$258.15	Shop/Dealer Price$308.97 - $438.87
1996 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$258.15	Shop/Dealer Price$308.96 - $438.84
1998 Nissan 200SXL4-1.6L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$327.15	Shop/Dealer Price$393.82 - $571.60
1997 Nissan 200SXL4-2.0L	Service typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement	Estimate$263.15	Shop/Dealer Price$314.19 - $444.26

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What is the Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) all about?

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are designed to start only in park or neutral gears. If a vehicle is able to start in reverse or drive gears, it can unintentionally move, causing damage to property or injuries to occupants or bystanders. For this reason, automakers have developed a safety shutdown called a transmission position sensor or range sensor that cuts the power to the starter control circuit if the vehicle is not in park or neutral. This sensor or switch is typically mounted on the side of the transmission and screws into the body of the transmission to detect in which gear the transmission is engaged. If the driver attempts to start the vehicle when the transmission is engaged in a gear other than park or neutral, power is not distributed to the starter circuit. The vehicle will not crank, preventing unintentional vehicle movement. If the transmission position sensor, or range sensor fails, the vehicle may be able to start while engaged in a drive gear.

Keep in mind:

Symptoms related to the transmission position sensor mimic those of other common problems.
Professional mechanics need to diagnose the symptoms for accurate repair.
The transmission position sensor is also commonly referred to as a transmission range sensor.

How it's done:

The faulty transmission position sensor switch is identified
The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands
The defective transmission position sensor switch is then removed
The new transmission position sensor switch is installed and the vehicle taken off the jack stands
The repair is verified and the vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

While the transmission position sensor is does not require any routine service, as an electronic part, it can fail. If your automatic transmission-equipped vehicle is able to start in a gear other than park or neutral, or if your vehicle will not start when in park or neutral, you may need to replace the transmission position sensor.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Transmission Position Sensor (Switch)?

Engine will not start at all
Engine will only start in neutral gear, not in park
Engine will start in engaged in drive or reverse gear

How important is this service?

If your vehicle is able to start in gear, there is potential to cause injury to people or damage to property. If the range sensor fails, have it replaced immediately.

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Tom was very professional and courteous. Very satisfied with the service he provided. He has a very good understanding of all the parts in the vehicle. It's a 5/5 for me but with the caveat that goes to a lot of mechanics (including Whitney): They generally assume that the customer doesn't know anything about the working parts in the car, and answer the queries with a defensive, passive-aggressive tone which can be annoying. Perhaps that is result of the customers they meet. I felt that way, and had to stop him by saying that I am a physicist (and have experience working with thermocouples, pumps and other mechanical parts)- which obviously, I don't like to do.

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Super professional. Straight to the point, completed the job in less than a hour. No complaints. Good mechanic.

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Nissan 200SX L4-1.6L - Other Inspections - San Jose, California

Whitney is a great mechanic! He genuinely wants to help people out as opposed to scare them with the kind of problems they might encounter. He was very understanding about my financial situation (I'm a grad student who owns a beat up Nissan 98), and explained the costs clearly. I had initially called in to replace my alternator, but it turned out it was my battery that was at fault. He charged me for an inspection and gave me suggestions on how to pick out a used battery- and actually drove me to an auto-parts store a block away! (But ended up buying a new battery). Would highly recommend both the mechanic as well as this service. It's nice to see a business model where the mechanic earns a good fraction of the consumer cost.

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Came early and did great job.

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