Where is the fuel shut off switch located?

Where is the fuel shut off switch located?

Look for the fuel pump switch or inertia switch. This is a small box with a plastic button on top and an electrical connector at the bottom. On some vehicle models, this will be located in the luggage compartment. Look on a side panel for a small, round button which you can pry off with a small screwdriver.

How do I reset my fuel cut-off switch?

RESETTING THE SWITCH

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Ensure that there is no fuel leaking in the engine compartment, along any of the lines or at the tank.
3. If no leakage and/or odor is apparent, reset the switch by pushing the reset button on the top of the switch.

How do I know if my fuel cut off switch is bad?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch

1. Engine suddenly stops while driving. One of the first symptoms of a potential issue with the fuel pump shut off switch is an engine that suddenly stalls while driving.
2. Switch that trips for no reason.
3. No start condition.

Can you bypass a fuel pump inertia switch?

Hello and thank you for your question,The inertia switch can be bypassed by connecting the dark green/yellow wire to the pink/black wire which is the power wire from the switch to the fuel pump. A quick way to do it would be to make a jumper wire up and place it in the connector.

What does the fuel pump reset button do?

This safety feature is intended to shut the fuel pump off in the event of an accident, but can sometimes be triggered by a pothole or even by sudden brake application. These switches are generally designed for a quick reset, but some models may require a more involved approach.

How do you know if an inertia switch is tripped?

if it tripped,then the button will pop up and all you need to do is push it back down until it clicks/stays down. it’s rare for the inertia switch to fail,but possible.

Should inertia switch be up or down?

The only time the inertia switch should trip is during a collision. With the inertia switch in the open position, the red button is raised up. It is not supplying power to the fuel pump in this position. When the reset button is pushed in (or down), then the inertia switch will let the voltage flow to the fuel pump.

What causes inertia switch trips?

The design of the fuel pump inertia switch causes it to turn off the fuel pump if a vehicle is involved in an accident. However, in certain incidents such as a blown tire or hitting a pothole in the road, the switch has the potential to trip. A sudden stop or change in direction activates the switch.

How do you trip an inertia switch?

But for future reference, if you wanna trip the inertia switch for whatever reason, just pull the trunk lining back and give a whack with the handle of screwdriver. Start somewhat lightly, you only want to hit it hard enough until you hear it trip, you’ll be in suckville if you smash it.

Where are fuel pumps located?

Modern gas engines will have a fuel pump located inside the gas tank. To replace the fuel pump, an access port is usually fitted in the trunk floor or under the rear seat. Diesel fueled engines will likely have two fuel pumps fitted: a lift pump fitted inside the fuel tank and a high pressure pump fitted at the engine.