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FA7 - Check Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch



^ Key Off.

^ Disconnect and remove the Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch from the vehicle.

Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch Check:






^ Measure the resistance between the terminals shown.

^ Sharply shake the IFS switch to verify that the switch trips.

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

Switch Position Resistance
Open (tripped) Greater than 10,000 ohms

Closed (set) Less than 5 ohms

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

YES -- Go to FA8. FA8 - Check For Open to Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

NO -- Replace the inertia fuel shutoff switch.