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Standard Ignition NS-21 Neutral Safety Switch
Overview of Standard Ignition NS-21 Neutral Safety Switch
The Standard Ignition NS-21 Neutral Safety Switch is designed for reliable electrical performance in select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. This switch ensures safe engine starting by preventing the vehicle from starting in gear, providing an essential safety function for your car.
- Color: Black and silver finish for durability and corrosion resistance
- Connector Gender: Male with one connector for secure electrical connection
- Finish: Combination of aluminum and plastic for strength and lightweight design
- Mounting Type: Bolt mount for straightforward installation
- Terminal Gender: Male with five blade-type terminals for reliable contact
Detailed Product Description
The NS-21 neutral safety switch from Standard Ignition features a robust construction with aluminum and plastic materials, ensuring long-lasting performance under typical automotive conditions. Its black and silver color scheme complements the engine bay while resisting wear. The switch includes a single male connector and five male blade terminals, designed to fit securely and maintain consistent electrical flow. The bolt mount design allows for precise and stable installation, minimizing the risk of misalignment or loosening over time.
This part is compatible with a range of classic and late-model vehicles including Buick models like the Century and LeSabre, Chevrolet models such as the Camaro and Caprice, Oldsmobile vehicles including the Cutlass and Delta 88, and Pontiac models like the Firebird and Grand Prix. The NS-21 neutral safety switch is engineered to meet the specific electrical and mechanical requirements of these vehicles, ensuring proper fit and function.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Prevents engine from starting unless the transmission is in neutral or park
- Eliminates no-start conditions caused by faulty neutral safety switches
- Resolves intermittent starting problems related to poor electrical connections
- Helps avoid accidental vehicle movement during engine start
- Restores proper safety interlock function in Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the vehicle is in park or neutral before beginning installation
- Disconnect the battery to prevent electrical shorts during replacement
- Use the bolt mount points to secure the switch firmly in place
- Verify connector and terminal alignment to avoid loose connections
- Test the switch operation before reassembling surrounding components
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, providing dependable performance and fitment. The NS-21 neutral safety switch undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and electrical reliability. This part is backed by Standard Ignition's limited warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions.
| Brand | Standard Ignition |
| Part Number | NS-21 |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Finish | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Bolt Mount |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
This part fits 129 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Automatic | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exc. Canada | ||||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Impala | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Automatic | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Automatic | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with U.S. Emissions for Distributor Ignition Pickup. | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console; OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226 | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 4.3L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console; OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226 | |||
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Sedan | Automatic | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 226, 229; 3 Pin | ||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Catalina | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226, 1994229 | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Firebird | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226, 1994229 | ||||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console; OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226, 1994229 | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1981 | Pontiac | Phoenix | Automatic | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226 | |||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Citation | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1980 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Automatic | N/A | Exc. Canada | |||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226 | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | N/A | |||||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Sedan | Automatic | N/A | 3 Pin | ||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Omega | Automatic | N/A | w/ Console | |||
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Starfire | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Catalina | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Firebird | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Phoenix | Automatic | N/A | OE No. 1994201, 1994202, 1994221, 1994226 | |||
| 1980 | Pontiac | Phoenix | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1979 | Buick | Century | Automatic | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks | |||
| 1979 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Camaro | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | El Camino | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Impala | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Impala | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Impala | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Malibu | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1979 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | N/A | 3 Pin | ||||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Catalina | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1979 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | |||||
| 1979 | Pontiac | LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1978 | Buick | Century | Automatic | N/A | w/o Power Door Locks | |||
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | Automatic | N/A | w/o Auto Door Lock | |||
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Buick | Riviera | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | El Camino | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | El Camino | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Impala | 4.1L | L6 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Impala | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Impala | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | Automatic | N/A | ||||
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Sedan | Automatic | N/A | 3 Pin | ||
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Automatic | N/A | 3 Pin | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Catalina | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 4.9L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1978 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | |||||
| 1978 | Pontiac | LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1977 | Buick | Century | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Buick | LeSabre | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Buick | Riviera | 5.7L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1977 | Buick | Riviera | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Malibu | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Automatic | N/A | 3 Pin | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Bonneville | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Catalina | N/A | |||||
| 1977 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console | |||
| 1977 | Pontiac | LeMans | Automatic | N/A | w/o Console |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.