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FA15 - Check Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch



^ Key "OFF".

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

^ Shake the inertia fuel shutoff switch sharply to verify that the switch trips.

^ Measure the resistance between the switch terminals that connect to the "BL" and "BK" wires of 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 inertia fuel shutoff switch trip when shaken sharply?

YES -- Go to FA16. FA16 - Check Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch Ground

NO -- Replace the inertia fuel shutoff switch.