Inertia Fuel Shutoff (Ifs) Switch

1993 Ford Crown Victoria LXSECTION Inertia Fuel Shutoff (Ifs) Switch
  1. If IFS switch is tripped, engine cannot be restarted until switch is manually reset. To reset IFS switch, depress switch button. For IFS switch location, see INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION table.
    CAUTION: DO NOT reset inertia switch until fuel system has been inspected for leaks.
    INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION

    Application Location
    Mark VIII Left Front Of Trunk
    Mustang Lower Left Center Of Trunk
    All Others In Trunk On Left Hinge Support Or Behind Trim Panel
  2. To test inertia switch, turn ignition off. Remove inertia switch. Shake inertia switch to force switch into tripped position (switch open).Measure resistance between inertia switch terminal. See INERTIA SWITCH RESISTANCE table. Replace switch if resistance is incorrect, or if switch cannot be tripped.
INERTIA SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Ohms
Open (1) 10,000+
Closed (2) 0-5
(1) Indicates switch is in the tripped position.
(2) Indicates switch is in the set position.
RENDER: 1.0x

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