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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Question inertia switch

Can You please tell me where the inertia switch is located on a 1986 aerostar 3.0?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 02:11 AM
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According to my Chilton's, the inertia switch is located behind the passenger side kick panel. That's where it is in my 92 3.0L 2wd XLT. It is the forward most item and can be identified by the red reset button on top. If the inertia switch has tripped, you have to manually reset it by pressing and holding the button at the top of the switch. Continue to hold the reset button until it locks in place.

Why do you need to know? Have you had a collision lately or are you having trouble with your fuel pump? If the later, check this forum for fuel pump problems and you will find some excellent advise.

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 12:59 AM
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hey lyda,

have you ever lived in a town called Berwyn?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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Smile Ft. Wayne only

No I have'nt only the fort
 
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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what does the inertia switch do for us?
Oh lyda I see you live in the Fort. I come to the Fort quite often. nice town
 
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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The inertia switch shuts off the electric fuel pump in case of accidents to lower the possibility of fires, especially if the van is rolled over.

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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Re: inertia switch

Originally posted by lyda
Can You please tell me where the inertia switch is located on a 1986 aerostar 3.0?
It could be, like was already mentioned, in the passenger side kick panel, or it could be in the passenger side floorboard next to the Doghouse.
And I've heard some are even located under the hood, but have never seen one.
 
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