Can't shift into neutral

[wayne22]

I can't shift into neutral. Merc 3.0 LX with alpha 1 drive.
When i try to shift out of gear, there's a 1-2 sec delay before it will go into neutral.
I tried to test the shift interrpter switch and the purple wire was loose ...barely hanging on...it came off as i tried to do a reading with a multimeter. I soldered it back on. Anyway if I do the reading test as per the manual seems like it's an open circuit. If I attach the + lead from the multimeter to the white/green wire from the block and put the - lead from the multimeter to the purple wire from the switch I still get an open circuit until I move the roller approx. 3/16 - 1/4 inch away from the groove, then I get a zero. Is this what is causing the 1-2 second delay before it goes back in to neutral.

 

[Don S]

Re: Can't shift into neutral

Are you saying the purple wire broke off flush with the switch????? If so, then you need a new switch.
Hook your ohm meter leads one to each wire of the switch. The switch is normally open, then when you push the button in, it should show continuity.

 

[wayne22]

Re: Can't shift into neutral

The purple wire came off where the metal tab is on the switch. I re-soldered it and just got back from installing it ...took it for a test run and everything was fine. I think that was the problem.

thanks