Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch P/N:NS-167
Need a Jeep Cherokee switch that keeps the starter from engaging unless the shifter is in Park or Neutral? The Standard Neutral Safety Switch NS-155 is designed for that job. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
A neutral safety switch is part of the starting circuit. It monitors gear-selector position so the starter can crank only in Park or Neutral. If a worn or failed switch is causing a no-crank condition or intermittent starting, this unit replaces it.
Signs this part may need replacing: the engine won't crank in Park but does in Neutral (or the reverse), the engine intermittently fails to crank, or the engine cranks with the shifter in gear. Diagnose the starting circuit before replacing anything, because other components can cause similar symptoms.
Interchange: S26009 · 8840 · 4882173 · CR417 · NS5502
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a neutral safety switch do?
It lets the starter circuit engage only when the shifter is in Park or Neutral. This helps prevent the engine from being started while the vehicle is in gear.
Which vehicle does the Standard NS-155 fit?
It is listed for the 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level application details.
What are signs of a failing neutral safety switch?
Common signs are no crank in Park but a start in Neutral (or the reverse), an intermittent no-crank, or cranking with the shifter in gear. Diagnose the starting circuit first, because other parts can cause these.
Is the NS-155 tested before it ships?
Yes. Standard states its parts are 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
What part numbers does the NS-155 interchange with?
The NS-155 cross-references to S26009, 8840, 4882173, CR417 and NS5502.
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