Urgent question: Fuel cutoff in case of accident? Override?
08-27-2004, 05:04 PM
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Urgent question: Fuel cutoff in case of accident? Override?
Is there anything that would automatically cut off fuel in case of an accident? I got nailed from behind and smashed my front a bit, but no leaks or anything. It turns over alright, electrical is fine, but it doesn't catch. Help! It's at my mechanic's, but he doesn't have time to look, and it's locked up for the weekend in 1 hour...
If it runs I'll take it home and nurse it to health.
If it runs I'll take it home and nurse it to health.
08-27-2004, 05:17 PM
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If you got smashed from behind you may want to leave it at the mechanics. I haven't heard of an auto fuel cut. Check the fuel pump fuse, maybe its been dislogded. Don't start your car until its been thuroughly checked man. I know Its a huge inconvience but if there is something wrong it could mean your life.
Stay safe
P.S Ill double check the FSM When I get home. What year is your car?
Stay safe
P.S Ill double check the FSM When I get home. What year is your car?
08-27-2004, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Drjmaxx88
If you got smashed from behind you may want to leave it at the mechanics. I haven't heard of an auto fuel cut. Check the fuel pump fuse, maybe its been dislogded. Don't start your car until its been thuroughly checked man. I know Its a huge inconvience but if there is something wrong it could mean your life.
Stay safe
P.S Ill double check the FSM When I get home. What year is your car?
Stay safe
P.S Ill double check the FSM When I get home. What year is your car?
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Of course, I got sandwiched between a Ford F250 and a Jeep up front. Ford didn't hurt the car much (just punched a hole in the bumper), but the Jeep totally killed my hood and radiator. Jeep: Thanks for putting the bumper so high!
08-27-2004, 09:59 PM
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no 85 max. didnt have an override swich.
what u shoul do is tell your "mecanic'' to take the pump out and do a bench test on it.
if it works then tell him chek continuiti on the fule pump curcuit, and if thes kool thel hime to chek the fule line for ristrictions. the fule pump from my knowing has 2 relays 1 in the engine bay by the battary (or is it in the fuse blok) and another in the trunk area. check all that
but since im telling u this y dont u do it your self, if u got the tools
what u shoul do is tell your "mecanic'' to take the pump out and do a bench test on it.
if it works then tell him chek continuiti on the fule pump curcuit, and if thes kool thel hime to chek the fule line for ristrictions. the fule pump from my knowing has 2 relays 1 in the engine bay by the battary (or is it in the fuse blok) and another in the trunk area. check all that
but since im telling u this y dont u do it your self, if u got the tools
08-27-2004, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by arsonist63086
no 85 max. didnt have an override swich.
what u shoul do is tell your "mecanic'' to take the pump out and do a bench test on it.
if it works then tell him chek continuiti on the fule pump curcuit, and if thes kool thel hime to chek the fule line for ristrictions. the fule pump from my knowing has 2 relays 1 in the engine bay by the battary (or is it in the fuse blok) and another in the trunk area. check all that
but since im telling u this y dont u do it your self, if u got the tools
what u shoul do is tell your "mecanic'' to take the pump out and do a bench test on it.
if it works then tell him chek continuiti on the fule pump curcuit, and if thes kool thel hime to chek the fule line for ristrictions. the fule pump from my knowing has 2 relays 1 in the engine bay by the battary (or is it in the fuse blok) and another in the trunk area. check all that
but since im telling u this y dont u do it your self, if u got the tools
Ah, well...at least there's some consolation in knowing that there are potential quick fixes.
08-28-2004, 09:10 PM
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fuel cutoff switch.... that's mainly a ford thing... yuck.
anyway, from looking at numerous wiring diagrams for numerous projects, I think I can safely say these cars (or at least my 88) don't have a fuel cutoff. however, the fuel pump relay is in the trunk, in the very back, near the tail lights. if it's not there, it's near the stop/tail warning light sensor. it's very possible that this relay (brown, I think) got smashed or jarred or unplugged. this relay controls the fuel pump, so it won't work without it.
Dan
anyway, from looking at numerous wiring diagrams for numerous projects, I think I can safely say these cars (or at least my 88) don't have a fuel cutoff. however, the fuel pump relay is in the trunk, in the very back, near the tail lights. if it's not there, it's near the stop/tail warning light sensor. it's very possible that this relay (brown, I think) got smashed or jarred or unplugged. this relay controls the fuel pump, so it won't work without it.
Dan
09-04-2004, 11:33 PM
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tell the mechanic to replace your alternator gasket, water pump solenoid, and radiator bearings. then sit back and wait for a month while he tries to find them.
Well I'm glad you got it fixed. good luck with everything else.
Dan
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Not a Ford fan? Neither is Newberry Township.
Well I'm glad you got it fixed. good luck with everything else.
Dan
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Not a Ford fan? Neither is Newberry Township.
09-05-2004, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by electricsheep
It was just the ignition coil. The plug at the bottom got disconnected. Now I need to find a right headlight assembly. Anyone got a spare?
try this place:i just havent gotten arround to ordering yet....and yes this is the cheapist place because the dealership will want $208 for just the glass front and the peice right behind it. no mounting brackets, adjustment screwes, nothing
http://www.discountcarlights.com/dc7...sanmaxima.html
09-05-2004, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blackmaxima88
tell the mechanic to replace your alternator gasket, water pump solenoid, and radiator bearings. then sit back and wait for a month while he tries to find them.
Well I'm glad you got it fixed. good luck with everything else.
Dan
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Not a Ford fan? Neither is Newberry Township.
Well I'm glad you got it fixed. good luck with everything else.
Dan
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Not a Ford fan? Neither is Newberry Township.
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