On a standard outlet which is technically called a duplex. Daniel depending on the circuit wiring and the circuit components it is common to get a 120 volt reading on a neutral wire that is tested to ground.
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Hot neutral reverse light switch. If it comes from an upstream outlet that is where i would check for a loose white wire. A receptacle with reverse polarity will have the white neutral wire screwed to the hot side copper screw and the black feed wire screwed to the neutral side silver screw. Neutral safetybackup switch cheetah scs shifter each. Neutral safetybackup light switch oem replacement amcbuick chevy oldsmobile pontiac each part. How to wire a multiple gang switch box rough in duration. Reverse polarity in electrical outlets.
Reversed polarity creates a potential shock hazard but its usually an easy repair. With it wired as described a reading of hotneutral reversed on your tester is likely an indication of a loose neutral wire. Turbo action 70211a turbo action neutralreverse safety switches. Its probably loose at the previous box. Lokar bl 1400u neutral safety switch or back up light switch kit 4195 29 universal fit video available compare quick view part 49168154 lokar s 68154 neutral safety switch or back up light switch only 2195 2199 4. If its in a splice make sure none of the wires in the splice are loose or broken.
A brief definition of hot and neutral wires. Understanding the neutral electrical wire. Hot neutral and ground our funny looking household electrical socket duration. The bare or green wire should be connected to the green ground screw on the receptacle. Such is the case with a lighting circuit where there are fixtures with standard incandescent light bulbs.