


Merchant Automotive 10499 Allison NSBU Switch with Connector Repair Kit 01-04 6.6L GM Duramax LB7
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One of the most common problems with the Allison transmission is failure of the Neutral Safety Back Up switch.
SYMPTOMS:
• No start condition
• Gear shift indicator on dash not following properly
• Trans stuck in limp mode or fail safe
• DTC's set indicating pressure switch codes
How does it work and why does it cause my transmission not to shift?
The vehicle is equipped with a column type shift selector. In addition to the column shifter, another component associated with the shift selector is the Neutral Safety Back Up (NSBU) switch mounted on the selector shaft of the transmission. The NSBU switch transmits selector position information to the TCM. The NSBU switch mounts directly onto the transmission housing, from the outside, and detects the angular position of the shift selector shaft. This position is communicated to the TCM so that certain vehicle control functions can be coordinated with the position of the shift controls. The neutral signal output of the NSBU switch is typically used as confirmation that the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK before the engine starter is engaged.
The reason that PSM codes may set is that the NSBU switch and the internal PSM switch "look at each other" and "compare readings" Basically, the NSBU switch lets the TCM know what gear position that you, the driver, have selected. The PSM has the job of telling the TCM what gear the transmission is in based on hydraulic inputs. If the data received from the PSM and the NSBU do not agree, the above mentioned trouble codes may set. The NSBU is subject to water contamination and will allow the switch to give faulty readings.
One of the most common problems with the Allison transmission is failure of the Neutral Safety Back Up switch.
SYMPTOMS:
• No start condition
• Gear shift indicator on dash not following properly
• Trans stuck in limp mode or fail safe
• DTC's set indicating pressure switch codes
How does it work and why does it cause my transmission not to shift?
The vehicle is equipped with a column type shift selector. In addition to the column shifter, another component associated with the shift selector is the Neutral Safety Back Up (NSBU) switch mounted on the selector shaft of the transmission. The NSBU switch transmits selector position information to the TCM. The NSBU switch mounts directly onto the transmission housing, from the outside, and detects the angular position of the shift selector shaft. This position is communicated to the TCM so that certain vehicle control functions can be coordinated with the position of the shift controls. The neutral signal output of the NSBU switch is typically used as confirmation that the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK before the engine starter is engaged.
The reason that PSM codes may set is that the NSBU switch and the internal PSM switch "look at each other" and "compare readings" Basically, the NSBU switch lets the TCM know what gear position that you, the driver, have selected. The PSM has the job of telling the TCM what gear the transmission is in based on hydraulic inputs. If the data received from the PSM and the NSBU do not agree, the above mentioned trouble codes may set. The NSBU is subject to water contamination and will allow the switch to give faulty readings.
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Return and warranty information is based on what Diesel Power Products offers. Product-specific eligibility and the supplier’s published conditions apply; FullSpecDiesel does not add or extend coverage.
- Return eligibility
- Diesel Power Products states a 30-day window from receipt for eligible new, uninstalled, unopened and complete items in original packaging, with prior approval/RMA. Custom tuners and specified opened tools are excluded. Customer pays return shipping; original outbound shipping, including initially free shipping, is deducted. No standard restocking percentage is stated for ordinary approved returns. Based on what Diesel Power Products offers.
- Return window
- Not stated for this product; see supplier terms
- Restocking fee
- See supplier terms; no product-specific fee stated
- Return shipping
- Based on the supplier’s return policy; see terms
- Made to order
- No
- Backorder status
- Not backordered
- Cancellation
- Subject to supplier terms; contact FullSpecDiesel before requesting cancellation
- Warranty provider
- Diesel Power Products
- Warranty duration
- Product-specific duration not stated; see supplier terms
- Compatibility
- Listed for specific vehicle configurations
- Legal use
- Street legal
- Processing estimate
- 3–7 business days supplier processing
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