Standard Ignition Back Up Light Switch,Neutral Safety Switch P/N:NS-52
Help your back-up lamps light up when you shift into reverse with the Standard Ignition Back-Up Light Switch / Neutral Safety Switch NS-20, a switch that reports gear position to the lighting and starting circuits. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1974-1979 Jeep Cherokee, 1981-1986 Jeep J10 and 1981-1986 Jeep J20, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
This part is listed under both names. As a back-up light switch, it signals the reverse lamps when the transmission is shifted into reverse. As a neutral safety switch, it is designed to let the engine crank only in the proper gear positions.
Signs this switch may need replacing include back-up lights that stay dark or stay lit, or a starter that won't engage in Park or Neutral. Diagnose the circuit before replacing the switch, because bulbs, fuses and wiring can cause similar symptoms.
Interchange: 895350061 · S9151 · 5350061 · J0947917 · J0948345 · J5350061 · J5353441 · DR429 · NS6575
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this the right Jeep Cherokee switch for the back-up lights on a 1974-1979 model?
Yes. The NS-20 is listed as a direct-fit application for the 1974-1979 Jeep Cherokee. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does a back-up light switch / neutral safety switch do?
It signals when the transmission is in reverse so the back-up lamps come on. In its neutral safety role, it is designed to let the engine crank only in the proper gear positions.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
Signs include back-up lights that won't come on or stay on, or a no-crank condition in Park or Neutral. Check the bulbs, fuses and wiring first, because they can cause the same symptoms.
How is the NS-20 tested?
Standard Ignition 100% tests its parts to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
What are the conductors in this switch made of?
It uses copper alloy conductors, chosen for superior electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.