Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch P/N:NS-361

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$238.99
MPN: NS-361
UPC: 707390614212
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Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch P/N:NS-361
Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch P/N:NS-361
$238.99

Keep your engine cranking only in the right gear with the Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch NS-361. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2005 Scion xA, 2005-2006 Scion xB, 2000-2004 Toyota Celica, and 2004 Toyota Matrix.

A neutral safety switch is the starting-system interlock that lets the starter energize only when the transmission is in Park or Neutral, helping prevent an unintended start while the vehicle is in gear.

  • Starter interlock function: completes the start circuit only in the Park or Neutral position, so the engine cranks in the intended gear positions.
  • Signs it may need replacing: if a failed switch is the cause, the engine may not crank in Park or Neutral, may crank in an unintended gear, or the crank signal may be intermittent. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
  • Direct-fit replacement: designed to install for the listed applications above.

Interchange: NS38101 · JA4399 · NS6883 · 88969648 · 8454052050
Manufacturer part number NS-361 (also NS361).

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

NS38101, JA4399, NS6883, 88969648, NS-361, 8454052050

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Neutral Safety Switch NS-361 do?

It is the starting-system interlock that lets the starter crank the engine only when the transmission is in Park or Neutral, helping prevent a start while the vehicle is in gear.

Which vehicles does NS-361 fit?

It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2005 Scion xA, 2005-2006 Scion xB, 2000-2004 Toyota Celica, and 2004 Toyota Matrix. See the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.

What are the signs this switch may need replacing?

The engine may fail to crank in Park or Neutral, crank in an unintended gear, or have an intermittent crank signal. These signs can have other causes, so diagnose before replacing.

What interchange numbers does NS-361 replace?

It cross-references NS38101, JA4399, NS6883, 88969648, and 8454052050. The manufacturer part number is NS-361.

My engine won't crank — will this switch fix it?

If a failed neutral safety switch is the cause, replacing it with NS-361 addresses that. A no-crank condition has other possible causes, so confirm the switch is at fault first.