Fuel Pump Inertia Switch

[chaos1n3]

Can anyone tell me the symptoms of a failed Fuel Pump Inertia Switch? Should the reset button stay depressed when I push it in or pop back up?
Also, is there an aftermarket option to replace, or am I stuck with going to the dealer?

Thanks,
Jesse.

 

[Explorin94]

If you think the switch is bad then disconnect it and jump the terminals together with a wire. That should make your fuel pump run if that is your problem. Dealer? NO! Go to the junkyard and get one. Any should work from the Ford vehicles.

 

[modelageek]

Can anyone tell me the symptoms of a failed Fuel Pump Inertia Switch? Should the reset button stay depressed when I push it in or pop back up?
Also, is there an aftermarket option to replace, or am I stuck with going to the dealer?

Thanks,
Jesse.

on the newer trucks it should stay depressed. I assume it is the same on your truck......

 

[Bondo]

Mine stayed halfway down (by my estimate) and was toast.

Like Ex94 said, jump the plug with a wire and see if you hear the fuel pumps.

 

[chaos1n3]

I was able to hear both fuel pumps running today, and got fuel from the test port on the engine. So if I'm getting gas, it must be electrical/spark related. That's the direction I'm pursuing now.
Thanks everyone for your help.
j.

 

[clarkperez2334]

Hi guys!

I'm just confused... what is the difference between Fuel Pump Inertia Switch and Fuel Pump Switch

 

[modelageek]

Hi guys!

I'm just confused... what is the difference between Fuel Pump Inertia Switch and Fuel Pump Switch

update your signature/profile so that it has all the info about your truck and location..you can use mine as a template

 

[clarkperez2334]

Originally posted by: modelageek
update your signature/profile so that it has all the info about your truck and location..you can use mine as a template

Hi, profile updated... thanks!