Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

1998 Mazda Protege DX, AutomaticSECTION Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

Disconnect inertia fuel shutoff switch connector. Switch is located behind right side of instrument panel, below glove box. Using DVOM, check continuity between inertia fuel shutoff switch terminals. With switch tripped (reset button up), continuity should not exist. With switch not tripped (reset button down), continuity should exist. If continuity is not as specified, replace inertia fuel shutoff switch.

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