How do the Back Up Light Switch and Neutral Safety Switch function as a dual-purpose switch, and how to test and replace them on Nissan Sentra?

The back-up light and the neutral position switch are integrated into one, which is also called the PNP switch. To test first remove the switch electrical connector. In Reverse there ought to be continuity in the back-up light switch circuits; the switch must be open in Neutral and in all other gears between terminals 1 and 2. The neutral position switch should have continuity in neutral and all other gears, but the button should be open in Reverse between tabs 2 and 3. In this case, one has to replace the switch because its continuity does not conform to the above-specified parameters. In this case, when replacing, the candidate should be careful as transaxle fluid may drain when the switch is removed and the change process may take some time so it is recommended to have a drain pan nearby. To start with, ensure that the car is raised and stabilized using jackstands, then remove the electrical connector of the switch. Take the switch out from the transaxle by unscrewing it, and apply thin layer of fresh oil to an O-ring that is purchased for this purpose and then screw the switch back firmly. Last, the installation process should be concluded with the reversal of the removal procedures and filling of the transaxle with more fluid if needed.

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Nissan Sentra Neutral Safety Switch Sensor
Part Number: 31918-1XK0A
$134.52 MSRP: $184.43
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- Other Name: Switch Assy-Pnp (Inhibitor) ; Park/Neutral Position Switch; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Replaces: 31918-3XX0A, 31918-X420A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | FE, S, SL, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 1.8L | MRA8DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-6J00A
$28.13 MSRP: $36.93
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 32006-6J000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2012 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, GXE, SE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V, Spec V, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Park/Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 31918-1XF00
$120.09 MSRP: $165.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Pnp(Inhibitor); Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | 20, SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | MR20DE, QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: 31918-3AX01
$51.44 MSRP: $74.50
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- Other Name: Switch Assy-Inhibitor ; Park/Neutral Position Switch
- Manufacturer Note: JAPAN PART
- Replaces: 31918-3AX00, 31918-31X13
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2006 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, 2.5S, CA, GXE, LE, SE, SE-R, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Back Up Lamp Switch
Part Number: 32005-00QAE
$52.37 MSRP: $72.20
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy Position ; Neutral Position Switch
- Replaced by: 32005-00QAEKT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2019 Nissan Sentra | 20, Nismo, S, SR | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR16DDT, MR20DE, MRA8DE
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-6J00A
$29.31 MSRP: $40.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Neutral Position Switch ; Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp; Back-Up Switch, Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaces: 32005-6J001, 32005-6J000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2012 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, GXE, SE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V, Spec V, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-6J000
$28.13 MSRP: $36.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Neutral Position
- Replaced by: 32006-6J00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, GXE, SE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-6J001
$29.31 MSRP: $40.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Neutral Position Switch ; Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp
- Replaced by: 32005-6J00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, GXE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: 31918-31X12
$73.45 MSRP: $108.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Inhibitor ; Park/Neutral Position Switch. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.
- Replaces: 31918-31X08
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1999 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, SR, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | GA16DE, J/GA16DE, J/SR20DE, U/GA16DE, U/SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-6J000
$29.31 MSRP: $40.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp
- Replaced by: 32005-6J00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, GXE, SE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L | QG18DE, QR25DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-51J00
$36.68 MSRP: $50.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32006-51J6A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra | GXE, SE, SR, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | J/GA16DE, J/SR20DE, U/GA16DE, U/SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-70E10
$50.00 MSRP: $68.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp
- Replaced by: 32005-70E2A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1998 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, SE-R, SR, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | GA16DE, J/GA16DE, SR20DE, U/GA16DE, U/SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-70E20
$50.00 MSRP: $68.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp
- Replaced by: 32005-70E2A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, SE-R, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | GA16DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-50A10
$21.65 MSRP: $29.85
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 32006-G6210
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Nissan Sentra | Base, GXE, SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L | E16I, E16S
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Nissan Sentra Reverse Lamp Switch Assembly
Part Number: 32005-M8005
$21.35 MSRP: $29.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch-Reverse Lamp ; Switch Assy-Reverse Lamp
- Replaced by: 32005-M8015
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1986 Nissan Sentra | DX, SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.5L, 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 1.7L | CD17, E15, E16
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-50A00
$21.65 MSRP: $29.85
You Save: $8.20 (28%)
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 32006-G6210
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Nissan Sentra | Base, GXE, SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L | E16I, E16S
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-M8005
$45.02 MSRP: $62.07
You Save: $17.05 (28%)
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Limited Availability
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32006-M8060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1986 Nissan Sentra | DX, SE, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 1.7L | CD17, E16
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-51J60
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32006-51J6A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, SE-R, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | GA16DE, SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-51J10
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy-Neutral
- Replaced by: 32006-51J6A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Nissan Sentra | Base, GLE, GXE, S, SE, SE-R, SR, STD, XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | GA16DE, J/GA16DE, SR20DE, U/GA16DE, U/SR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Neutral Position Switch
Part Number: 32006-70A11
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 32006-70A61
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1990 Nissan Sentra | XE | 4 Cyl 1.6L | E16I, GA16I

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Nissan Sentra Back Up Light Switch

The Nissan Sentra Back Up Light Switch turns on the reverse lights when the gear selector is placed in reverse. The Back Up Light Switch closes an electric circuit that allows electricity to flow to the rear lights only when that gear is on. It warns other motorists that the Nissan Sentra is backing up. The Back Up Light Switch may be attached to the floor console linkage, located in the steering column area, or mounted on the transmission of the vehicle. In the case of an automatic, it may be in the same housing as the neutral safety switch, depending on overall layout. The Back Up Light Switch can be activated either through mechanical means, where direct contact is made with a moving linkage, or by hydraulic means, via pressure generated within the transmission. Whether it is positioned or styled for activation, the Back Up Light Switch has a common purpose, which is consistent control of the reverse lighting. This gives added assurance when maneuvering your Nissan Sentra at low speed and will benefit the operator of the Nissan Sentra as well as other road users.

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Nissan Sentra Back Up Light Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Back Up Lamp Switch
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Q: How do the Back Up Light Switch and Neutral Safety Switch function as a dual-purpose switch, and how to test and replace them on Nissan Sentra?
A:
The back-up light and the neutral position switch are integrated into one, which is also called the PNP switch. To test first remove the switch electrical connector. In Reverse there ought to be continuity in the back-up light switch circuits; the switch must be open in Neutral and in all other gears between terminals 1 and 2. The neutral position switch should have continuity in neutral and all other gears, but the button should be open in Reverse between tabs 2 and 3. In this case, one has to replace the switch because its continuity does not conform to the above-specified parameters. In this case, when replacing, the candidate should be careful as transaxle fluid may drain when the switch is removed and the change process may take some time so it is recommended to have a drain pan nearby. To start with, ensure that the car is raised and stabilized using jackstands, then remove the electrical connector of the switch. Take the switch out from the transaxle by unscrewing it, and apply thin layer of fresh oil to an O-ring that is purchased for this purpose and then screw the switch back firmly. Last, the installation process should be concluded with the reversal of the removal procedures and filling of the transaxle with more fluid if needed.

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