Inertia switch
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Inertia switch
Hello all,
Did a search for this but could not find anything specific to 91-94 Explorers. I found a 91 Explorer 4x4 that the owner claims worked fine before, but now the fuel pump is not getting power. He only shows one photo and it looks like it has hit a pole with the front bumper (grille is not affected) so I am thinking that the inertia switch just needs to be reset. My question is, where is it on this style Explorer? Considering he only wants $600 for it, I think it would be a steal at that price even if it turns out to be something other than the switch.
Here is the ad: Ford Explorer 1991
Jim
Did a search for this but could not find anything specific to 91-94 Explorers. I found a 91 Explorer 4x4 that the owner claims worked fine before, but now the fuel pump is not getting power. He only shows one photo and it looks like it has hit a pole with the front bumper (grille is not affected) so I am thinking that the inertia switch just needs to be reset. My question is, where is it on this style Explorer? Considering he only wants $600 for it, I think it would be a steal at that price even if it turns out to be something other than the switch.
Here is the ad: Ford Explorer 1991
Jim
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It might be as simple as a tripped inertia switch or a fuse, but if not, I don't know that I'd say $600 is "a steal" for a 1991 non-running Explorer.... The ad doesn't say how well it ran before. 
The inertia switch will either be behind the passenger side kick panel or in the rear behind a cover of the cargo area. I don't recall any other locations that Ford has used over the years. If it's actually a wiring short, then you're looking for a blown fuse rather than an inertia switch since, when working, the inertia switch IS a short circuit. Yeah, I'm just getting picky.
-Rod
The inertia switch will either be behind the passenger side kick panel or in the rear behind a cover of the cargo area. I don't recall any other locations that Ford has used over the years. If it's actually a wiring short, then you're looking for a blown fuse rather than an inertia switch since, when working, the inertia switch IS a short circuit. Yeah, I'm just getting picky.
-Rod
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Thanks for the info. If I cannot get it running, I can always use it as a parts donor for the 94. 
The ad does say it has current tags, so it runs well enough to pass smog.
Jim
The ad does say it has current tags, so it runs well enough to pass smog.Jim
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