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***Bronco Rob*** · 04-09-2005, 09:56 PM

I took some pictures for Deathmonkey, to show him where the intertia switch is on a 93 model year Bronco. We determined it wasn't his inertia switch, unfortunately he has more issues. But since i took the pictures, i figured i would post them for some other people and the newbies.

Step 1:

Remove passenger side kick-panel: (thanks to the P.O. mine doesn't require actually removing any interior screws)

Step 2:

Locate the switch (on mine the button is red, but it may be yellow or another color) push the switch down to reset it (push down, and it holds down)

The inertia switch is the the black thing with the red top next to that ball of wiring under my kick panel.

The inertia switch cuts power to the fuel pump in case you are ever in an accident. This way your not pumping fuel all over the place. These things do go bad from time to time.

I think previous to 1991 the inertia switch is located to the left of the brake pedal on the driver's side.

I know most of the experienced guys know where this is at, but some of the less experienced guys, and the new people ask about it quite often, figured i would post it.

Rob

Steve83 · 04-10-2005, 12:10 AM

On that style of IFS (Inertia Fuel Shutoff), the button is always red. The older, larger style has an exposed white "T" button.

deathmonkey · 04-10-2005, 12:18 AM

Thanks Rob. Got a buddy coming tomorrow to jump the battery, if that doesn't work, we'll swap the battery and see if that works, and if that fails, I'll just suck it up and tow it to Freddie Z's. Freddie Z being the crazy mechanic in North Little Rock that can fix damn near anything. Speaking of NLR, lightnin, if you ever screw your Bronco over real bad and can't fix it, I gurantee Freddie can.

lightnin · 04-10-2005, 12:36 AM

Cool. I may have to check that out if I have a problem. Of course I have to get my bronco back on its wheels and moving again. lol. One of these days.

cultex · 04-10-2005, 01:13 AM

Good to know, thanks

**MudMad** · 04-11-2005, 11:07 AM

To add some more info, if you need to cut off your fuel supply you can disengage the IFS switch by simply and very gently tapping the switch w/a hammer. Again, do it lightly and your red buttom will pop right up. This will stop your gas from getting to the engine. PS, don't forget to push the red button after you're done doing whatever it is you needed to shut off the fuel supply for.

**Bluebeast** · 04-11-2005, 02:40 PM

not all are located there... the 90 of mine has it behind the brake pedal

***Bronco Rob*** · 04-11-2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

I think previous to 1991 the inertia switch is located to the left of the brake pedal on the driver's side.

hooperz92 · 09-11-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

I took some pictures for Deathmonkey, to show him where the intertia switch is on a 93 model year Bronco. We determined it wasn't his inertia switch, unfortunately he has more issues. But since i took the pictures, i figured i would post them for some other people and the newbies.

Step 1:

Remove passenger side kick-panel: (thanks to the P.O. mine doesn't require actually removing any interior screws)

Step 2:

Locate the switch (on mine the button is red, but it may be yellow or another color) push the switch down to reset it (push down, and it holds down)

The inertia switch is the the black thing with the red top next to that ball of wiring under my kick panel.

The inertia switch cuts power to the fuel pump in case you are ever in an accident. This way your not pumping fuel all over the place. These things do go bad from time to time.

I think previous to 1991 the inertia switch is located to the left of the brake pedal on the driver's side.

I know most of the experienced guys know where this is at, but some of the less experienced guys, and the new people ask about it quite often, figured i would post it.

Rob

thanks Rob i had no clue it was on passengers side the book says left of brake on firewall. nice pictures

**GHOSTRIDER** · 09-11-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebeast

not all are located there... the 90 of mine has it behind the brake pedal

YEAH...What he said.

stock94 · 09-11-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHOSTRIDER

YEAH...What he said.

the both of you dont know how to read huh?

drinkbrew · 09-11-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudMad

To add some more info, if you need to cut off your fuel supply you can disengage the IFS switch by simply and very gently tapping the switch w/a hammer. Again, do it lightly and your red buttom will pop right up. This will stop your gas from getting to the engine. PS, don't forget to push the red button after you're done doing whatever it is you needed to shut off the fuel supply for.

I think that is why they put the slot under the button is so your can pry it or pop it up with a small screwdriver or at least that what the haynes manual says for turning it off when changing a fuel filter

Steve83 · 09-11-2006, 07:42 PM

Right - don't beat on the IFS. That's why the slot is there.

.

04-09-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
*Bronco Rob* Zombie Hunter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Land of Misfit Toys Posts: 13,702 iTrader: (12) Bronco Info: 1993 Eddie Bauer, 351, 5.8 liter V8, somebody come help me put all this junk i just bought on!! Bronco Robs Garage	Inertia Switch....just some FYI I took some pictures for Deathmonkey, to show him where the intertia switch is on a 93 model year Bronco. We determined it wasn't his inertia switch, unfortunately he has more issues. But since i took the pictures, i figured i would post them for some other people and the newbies. Step 1: Remove passenger side kick-panel: (thanks to the P.O. mine doesn't require actually removing any interior screws) Step 2: Locate the switch (on mine the button is red, but it may be yellow or another color) push the switch down to reset it (push down, and it holds down) The inertia switch is the the black thing with the red top next to that ball of wiring under my kick panel. The inertia switch cuts power to the fuel pump in case you are ever in an accident. This way your not pumping fuel all over the place. These things do go bad from time to time. I think previous to 1991 the inertia switch is located to the left of the brake pedal on the driver's side. I know most of the experienced guys know where this is at, but some of the less experienced guys, and the new people ask about it quite often, figured i would post it. Rob __________________

04-10-2005, 12:10 AM	#2
Steve83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 23,939 iTrader: (91) Bronco Info: '83 Custom w/'95 4.9L & EB paint Steve83s Garage	On that style of IFS (Inertia Fuel Shutoff), the button is always red. The older, larger style has an exposed white "T" button. __________________ Walk softly & carry a BIG SIX ! ! ! . . . '99 CV RIP

04-10-2005, 12:36 AM	#4
lightnin Excessively Engineered Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wooster, AR Posts: 2,924 iTrader: (17) Bronco Info: 83 XLT, 351W, C6, NP205, Soon a D60 Welded, Power lok'd D70 Rear, 4.10's, 10" lift, 35" tires lightnins Garage	Cool. I may have to check that out if I have a problem. Of course I have to get my bronco back on its wheels and moving again. lol. One of these days. __________________ Online 4x4 game. Click to sign up. http://www.4x4country.net/register.php?REF=5016

04-10-2005, 01:13 AM	#5
cultex BRONCO MASTER Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 584 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: I'll never tell cultexs Garage	Good to know, thanks __________________ 94' White Bronco Got some crap on it. Ninjas are cool; and by cool, I mean totally sweet. Superford Page

04-11-2005, 11:07 AM	#6
MudMad Fullsize Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (0) MudMads Garage	To add some more info, if you need to cut off your fuel supply you can disengage the IFS switch by simply and very gently tapping the switch w/a hammer. Again, do it lightly and your red buttom will pop right up. This will stop your gas from getting to the engine. PS, don't forget to push the red button after you're done doing whatever it is you needed to shut off the fuel supply for. __________________ 92 Eddie Bauer, 4.56 gears, Auburn up front Detroit rear. Hypertech chip, Optima Battery, roll cage in rear, lots of extra's.

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04-10-2005, 12:18 AM	#3
deathmonkey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 34 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1993 XLT. OJ-Mobile, 5.8L deathmonkeys Garage	Thanks Rob. Got a buddy coming tomorrow to jump the battery, if that doesn't work, we'll swap the battery and see if that works, and if that fails, I'll just suck it up and tow it to Freddie Z's. Freddie Z being the crazy mechanic in North Little Rock that can fix damn near anything. Speaking of NLR, lightnin, if you ever screw your Bronco over real bad and can't fix it, I gurantee Freddie can.

04-11-2005, 02:40 PM	#7
Bluebeast I break chit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lubbock/Spring, TX Posts: 4,687 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: Cooler that yours... when it runs Bluebeasts Garage	not all are located there... the 90 of mine has it behind the brake pedal __________________

09-11-2006, 07:42 PM	#13
Steve83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 23,939 iTrader: (91) Bronco Info: '83 Custom w/'95 4.9L & EB paint Steve83s Garage	Right - don't beat on the IFS. That's why the slot is there. .

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