Help prevent the engine from cranking while the vehicle is in gear with the Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch NS-115, which allows the starting circuit to close only when the gear selector is in Park or Neutral. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1996-1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1996-1999 Chrysler Town & Country and 1997-1999 Dodge Avenger, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine details and the full list of vehicles.
Standard Ignition backs this switch with decades of research and development focused on meeting the technician's needs.
- Quality control throughout: As a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, Standard Ignition keeps quality control in place from the componentry to the finished product.
- Copper alloy conductors: Designed for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Every switch is checked to verify both its mechanical and its electrical switching performance.
- Robust build: A robust design and high-grade materials are intended to meet the demanding needs of today's service professional.
Signs this switch may need replacing include no crank in Park but a crank in Neutral (or the reverse), a no-crank condition that changes as the shifter moves, or cranking with the selector in a drive gear. A weak battery, starter or ignition switch can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first. If the neutral safety switch has failed, the NS-115 replaces it.
Interchange: S26010 · 4659559 · 4659559AB · 4659559AC · CR423 · NS5503 · 04659559AC · M04659559 · M04659559AB
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S26010, 4659559, 4659559AB, 4659559AC, CR423, NS5503, 04659559AC, M04659559, M04659559AB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NS-115 the right 1997-1999 Dodge Avenger switch?
Yes. The NS-115 is listed as a direct-fit neutral safety switch for the 1997-1999 Dodge Avenger. Engine details for each vehicle are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Will this neutral safety switch fit a 1996-1999 Dodge Grand Caravan or 1996-1999 Chrysler Town & Country?
Yes. It is listed for the 1996-1999 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 1996-1999 Chrysler Town & Country. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the other vehicles it fits.
What does a neutral safety switch do?
It allows the starting circuit to close only when the gear selector is in Park or Neutral, which helps prevent the engine from cranking while the vehicle is in gear.
What are the signs a neutral safety switch may need replacing?
Common signs include no crank in Park but a crank in Neutral (or the reverse), a no-crank that changes as the shifter moves, or cranking in a drive gear. Diagnose the cause first.
How is the Standard Ignition NS-115 built and tested?
It uses copper alloy conductors designed for strong conductivity with low resistive losses, and every switch is 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
