Wrong transmission gear lever display?

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
254,365 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Good morning, sir,

The vehicle, when the gear lever is placed in drive (D), the indicator light on the combination meter will display neutral N, but the vehicle is accelerating properly on the road.
Could there be any test to know if it is the neutral safety switch that is bad or what could be the done?
Oct 20, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, it sounds like an adjustment issue. Does it do this with all gear selections?

Here is what I would recommend: Check the shift cable adjustment. I would go through the procedure for proper adjustment to see if it takes care of the problem.

If you look below, I attached the directions for adjustment. Take a look through them and let me know if you are comfortable performing them or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Oct 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Thank you sir.
Oct 21, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

No problem whatsoever. If you can, let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 21, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Good morning, sir,

It now works perfectly after the adjustment. Thank you very much.
Oct 22, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know it's fixed.

As always, please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome here.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 22, 2022 at 10:31 PM
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BLESSING EWOBOR
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Okay, sir.
Oct 23, 2022 at 5:38 PM