How do i by pass the neutral safety switch in a dodge neon 2003

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column or floor?

Its is a safety neutral switch it's let's u go in to park drive n neutral .if it goes bad you can't shift it from park to any gears.

tranny code p0700 need a tranny scanner to find the problem take it to a tranny shop

Safety Switch Most neutral safety switches are combinations of a neutral safety switch and a backup lamp switch. Others have separate units for these two distinct functions. When the reverse light switch is not part of the neutral safety switch, it seldom needs adjustment, as it is directly activated by the transmission or the gear selector linkage.
Typical location of a neutral safety switch on a transaxle. Reprinted with permission of Ford Motor Company. A neutral safety switch allows current to pass from the starter switch to the starter when the lever is placed in the P or N position. Some neutral safety switches are nonadjustable. If these prevent starting in the P or N position and the gear selector linkage is correctly adjusted, they should be replaced.
To adjust a typical neutral safety switch:

• Place the shift lever in neutral.
• Loosen the attaching bolts for the switch.
• Using the angling pin, move the switch until the pin falls into the hole in its rotor.
• Tighten the attaching bolts.
• Recheck the switch for continuity. If no voltage is present, replace the switch.
• The switch sometimes controls the operation of the back-up lights also. With the engine off and the key on, put the selector in reverse position. Check the back-up lights to see that they are on. Then, check in the drive position to see that they are out.

if it was the neutral safety switch it more than likely wouldn`t start at all or start when without pushing on the clutch.it sounds more like the linkage could be damaged(think these are cable) or its out of adjustment and needs adjusting.does it feel like its going into gear(like it does when working) but not engaging if so it could be a problem with the transmission.first have the linkage checked out.

Hi!!
What controls the Back Up Lights is the Neutral Safety Switch/Back Up Switch, located on the transmission shifter (engine compartment). Check for 12v+ coming in from the fuse box to the Neutral Safety Switch, if OK, check for 12v+ out of the wire going to the back up lights when in Reverse, if no power, replace switch, if there is power, check wiring from switch to back up lights.
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The transmission in your Neon using a TRS, or transmission range sensor, instead of a neutral start switch. The TRS assemby is mounted inside the transmission above the valve body.

the tick is the starter relay applying power to the starter. 3 possibilities
1 - your battery is so dead it cant turn the starter once it engages the engine
2 - your battery terminals are so corroded they can't pass enough current to start your car
3 - the starter windings are shorted out and need replacing

>>> if the car can be jump started it's not #3, if you can put a volt meter on the batter and it reads between 12-14v then it's most likely not #1