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Hey Jeff K or any other wiring guy...
Kev Offline
Posting Freak
#1
Thanks for the advice on the fuel pump on my car. I followed your instructions for testing the pump directly and the pump came right on--squirted fuel everywhere in front of where I have the hose disconnected from the filter. So the pump, its ground, and the connection on top of the tank are all good. Still no go on starting the car. Do I need the inertia switch? I realize it's a safety device and is supposed to be there, but can I get by without it. Would the system work if I just twisted the wires from the intertia switch together? I don't want to blow anything up, but I'm desperate to make this car run. I don't have a test light to check the function of the inertia switch but it shows nothing on my volt meter. So what's my next step? How about bypassing that intertia switch, possible? Thanks again

Kev
Kev
1988 TC 5spd
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Kev Offline
Posting Freak
#2
Okay, I've got some new info. Like in my previous post the pump, gound, and connector on top of pump are good. Just now I put the volt meter on the wires of the inertia switch (now that I know which one is the hot wire), turned the key to on, and jumpered the #4 pin under the hood with the ground on the negative battery terminal. The inertia switch wires read 12V! Now, I have the click in front of the shock tower by turning the key to on, and by having the key to on and jumpering the #4 pin to the ground. This means it is definitely the inertia switch, right? Or no? What do you think?
Thanks

Kev
Kev
1988 TC 5spd
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imjamesw Offline
Senior Member
#3
Kev, I REALLY don't want to sound like a dumbass, and forgive me if I do please...
You DID reset the switch, right? I'm sure you did, considering all the crap you've been thru by now... but maybe?? [Image: redface.gif]
88 Medium Red Turbo Coupe. 172K. Stock. Horrible A4LD. 5k miles since 2006. She will be a part of my family as long as I am.
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TurboCoupe50 Offline
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#4
Voltage is fed from the fuel pump relay in the ICM out pin 5 and directly to the inertia switch, then to the fuel pump. Yes you can jump out the inertia sw, BUT I WOULD repl it ASAP if that is your problem.

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1988 Turbo Coupe331 AOD

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Kev Offline
Posting Freak
#5
I will replace it as soon as possible, but for now... I would bypass it by connecting the two wires together that go to it? And yes James, I checked to make sure the switch wasn't tripped. Man would I feel stupid if it was something as easy as that! Thanks for looking out though.
Kev
Kev
1988 TC 5spd
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TurboCoupe50 Offline
Posting Freak
#6
Yep, you can connect the two wires together to see if that is your problem.

[This message has been edited by TurboCoupe50 (edited 10-13-2002).]
1988 Turbo Coupe331 AOD

1972 Comet GT

1969 Fairlane Cobra 428CJ 4-Speed
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Kev Offline
Posting Freak
#7
Yep, I connected the two wires together at the inertia switch and it fired right up! Since all inertia switches on fords are the same, (right?), I'm sure it won't be hard to find a replacement. Thanks for everyone's help. I think this is the first time my bird broke and I fixed it (although temporarily), for free. Thanks again

Kev
Kev
1988 TC 5spd
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Jeff K Offline
Administrator
#8
Yes, all Ford inertia switches are the same. They are made in England (home of Lucas electrics [Image: frown.gif] ), and therefore are prone to failure. My inertia switch went intermittant several weeks ago, and I know 2 other people who have had inertia switch failures in the last year or 2. If you go to the JY looking for one, be aware that Ford hides them in way different places in different makes / models.

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88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Dick Murphy Offline
Member
#9
Lucas?? Ah yes, Lucas. They make refrigerators too. That's why the Brits drink warm beer.

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86 XR7
91 Mustang LX with 85 XR7 motor
77 Lotus Esprit
87 Mercedes 190
66 Mustang
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91 Mustang LX with 85 XR7 motor
77 Lotus Esprit
87 Mercedes 190
91 Mercedes SL 300
66 Mustang
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philS Offline
Senior Member
#10
oh, don't get me started on Lucas!

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Phil

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