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FA11 - Check Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch



^ Key "OFF".

^ Disconnect and remove the inertia fuel shutoff switch from the vehicle.

Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch Check:





^ Measure the resistance between the terminals shown on the inertia fuel shutoff switch.

^ Sharply shake the inertia fuel shutoff switch to verify that the switch trips.

^ Measure the resistance between the terminals shown on the inertia fuel shutoff switch.

^ With switch position OPEN (TRIPPED), you should obtain a reading of greater than 10,000 ohms.

^ With switch position CLOSED (SET), you should obtain a reading of less than 5 ohms.

^ Are the resistances OK and does the switch trip when shaken sharply?

YES -- Go to FA12. FA12 - Check for Open to Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

NO -- Replace the inertia fuel shutoff switch.