Help keep the starter from cranking until the clutch pedal is pressed with the Standard Ignition Clutch Starter Safety Switch / Cruise Control Release Switch NS-323. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and fits many BMW models, among them the 1995-1999 BMW M3 and the 1996-2000 BMW 328i. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Standard Ignition lists this part under both names. As a clutch starter safety switch, it is designed to allow cranking only with the clutch pedal depressed. As a cruise control release switch, it is intended to signal the cruise control to disengage when the clutch is pressed, on applications that use it that way.
- Quality control: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products and maintains quality control across the whole manufacturing process, from componentry to finished product.
- Copper alloy conductors: Designed for superior electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Every part is tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
- Built for technicians: The switch draws on decades of industry-leading research and development focused on technicians' needs. Its robust design and high-grade materials meet the stringent demands of today's service professional.
Signs this switch may need replacing include an engine that won't crank with the clutch pressed, intermittent starting, or cruise control that stays engaged when the clutch is pressed. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing the switch.
Interchange: 18-0918
180918 · 61311378210 · 613183604 · 61318360421 · NS38033 · RB463 · NS6815
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
61311378210, 613183604, 61318360421, NS38033, RB463, NS6815, 18-0918, NS-323
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a clutch starter safety switch do?
It is designed to let the starter crank only when the clutch pedal is pressed. This helps prevent the car from lurching forward if it is started in gear.
Why is NS-323 also listed as a cruise control release switch?
Standard Ignition catalogs NS-323 under both names. On applications that use it this way, the clutch pedal switch signals the cruise control to release when the clutch is pressed.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
Signs may include no crank with the clutch pressed, intermittent starting, or cruise control that doesn't release when the clutch is pressed. These can have other causes, so diagnose first.
Is NS-323 the right M3 switch for a 1995-1999 BMW M3?
Yes. NS-323 is listed for the 1995-1999 BMW M3, as well as the 1988-1991 and 2001 BMW M3. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for other BMW applications.
How is the Standard Ignition NS-323 tested?
Standard Ignition states that its parts are 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
