Help make sure your engine cranks only when the gear selector is in Park or Neutral with the Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch NS-223. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van and Dodge Ram 3500 Van, 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 2002-2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2002-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, and 2002-2007 Dodge Ram 3500. For engine-level details, see the "Vehicles it fits" section.
A neutral safety switch tells the starting circuit which position the gear selector is in, so the starter is designed to engage only in Park or Neutral. If a worn or failed switch is behind a no-crank or intermittent-start condition, this unit replaces it.
- Quality control from start to finish: Standard Ignition is a global maker of original equipment ignition products and controls quality at every stage, from components to the finished switch.
- Copper alloy conductors: Provide strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- 100% tested: Every switch is checked for both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
- Built for service professionals: A robust design and high-grade materials, backed by decades of research and development focused on what technicians need.
Signs this part may need replacing: the engine will not crank in Park but does in Neutral (or the reverse), starting is intermittent, or the engine cranks with the selector in gear. Diagnose the starting circuit before replacing, as other components can cause these symptoms.
Interchange: S26385 · 56045489AA · 56045489AB · 56045489AC · CR457 · NS5890
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S26385, 56045489AA, 56045489AB, 56045489AC, CR457, NS5890
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a neutral safety switch do?
It signals the starting circuit which position the gear selector is in, so the engine is designed to crank only in Park or Neutral.
What are signs the neutral safety switch may need replacing?
Common signs include no crank in Park, cranking only in Neutral, intermittent starting, or cranking in gear. Other starting-circuit parts can cause these symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Which vehicles does the NS-223 fit?
It is listed for the 2001-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van and Dodge Ram 3500 Van, 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 2002-2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 2002-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2002-2007 Dodge Ram 3500.
What part numbers does the NS-223 interchange with?
It cross-references S26385, 56045489AA, 56045489AB, 56045489AC, CR457 and NS5890.
Is this switch tested before it ships?
Yes. Standard Ignition states that its parts are 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance.
