tricks for testing NSS on a 3rd gen?

[internetautomar]

I need to test the Neautral Safety Switch on my 94 Camry 5SFE motor and A140E trans.
I don't have reverse lights, I already checked the fuse and the bulbs.
My indicator on the dash doesn't light up for drive or reverse either so I'm currently theorizing the NSS is bad.
I know how to test it, but i can't get the connector off because the cruise, dipstick, and shifter cable are in the way.
any thoughts , help, suggestions are appreciated
or you can just buy the car from me and save me the trouble

[Cyorke]

have you tried the repair manual sticky. Maybe there is something that needs to be removed to get to it and the manual would tell you waht it is. I have never had to unplug one so cant say that I know of any tricks.

[karazy]

If the car starts when it is supposed to and doesn't start when it not supposed to, then it is working correctly. There is a separate sw/ for the backup lights, but check the bulbs first. The dash indicator lights, especially D, go out on most of these cars.

[GrkBallaG]

what does the reverse lights have to do with the Neautral safety switch , the neautral safety switches job is to make sure the car doesnt start while its in drive or reverse, and thats it if im not mistaken.....

[internetautomar]

1. the NSS has the backup light switch in it.
2. the reverse lights never comeon even for a moment.

I'd rather follow basic diagnostics before hunting down a broken wire.
I hate looking for broken wires.
and I doubt it's a wire in the back as the DASH indicator doesn't light either (also controled by the NSS)
if it was only the rear B/U lights being out, I'd have to agree on the wiring, but that's not all
any other thoughts?