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What year? Inertia switch tripped. Fuel air spark compression. I have seen inerta switches plugs pulled out on the passenger side floor board many times. People's feet.
Power goes from the fuse box to the fuel pump relay to the inertia switch and then to the fuel pump motor.I would suggest bypassing the inertia switch for now just to see if you can get the vehicle started and go from there. FYI The inertia switch is just there in case you get in a collision and shuts fuel off. Good Luck
This should be in the owner's manual. I found the below on autozone.com, their repair help location:
An inertia switch is used as a safety device in the fuel system. The inertia switch is located in the cab, generally under the dashboard on the right side. It is designed to open the fuel pump power circuit in the event of a collision. The switch is reset by pushing each of 2 buttons on the switch simultaneously (some models use switches with only one reset button). The inertia switch should not be reset until the fuel system has been inspected for damage or leaks.
When the ignition switch is ON , it turns the EEC power relay ON . The EEC power relay provides power to the powertrain control module (PCM) and the control side of the fuel pump relay. Power for the fuel pump(s) is supplied through a fuse link or high current fuse attached to the starter solenoid (battery side). From the fuse link or high current fuse, current flows through the fuel pump relay and inertia switch to the fuel pump(s). The fuel pump relay is controlled by the PCM.
When the ignition switch is turned ON , the fuel pump(s) will operate. If the ignition switch is not turned to the START position the PCM will shut the fuel pump(s) OFF after 1 second. The PCM will operate the fuel pump(s) operate the fuel pump(s) when the ignition switch is turn to START position to provide fuel while cranking.
After the engine starts, the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump(s) unless the engine stops, drops below 120 rpm or the inertia switch is tripped.
-Back fire could cause from fuel contaminate (with water.) -Clog air filter.
Let's find out why you truck can't stay on...? looks like your car has a Fuel pump inertia switch. If so. Reset it first. After reset it still can't stay on then: 1. Check the fuel pump relay.
Q: What is fuel pump inertia switch and where is it? A: It's a safety switch in case car roll over it's automatic cut off power to fuel pump. And toyota usually locate inside of the left panel. (Left side of your left foot when you drive)
Maybe something wrong with inertia switch? Part of diagram so you can see inertia switch wire colors. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes? Also, use a gage check proper fuel pressure, my info says 35--45 psi. I've seen fuel pumps that would run, but wouldn't make proper fuel pressure. I'm not saying the fuel pump has a problem, at the moment, I don't know?
Hello You will have to reset your fuel pump switch located passenger side right foot kick panel when you press it it should stay down if this does not work your probably looking at a fuel pump not working.
okay if you have spark sounds like fuel delivery... if pump is new then check the fuel filter..... if filter is good check to see if there is a secondary fuel pump bolted to the driver side frame rail.... if everything checks out fine find the inertia switch and reset it it is possible it can trip.... it is a fuel shut off switch designed to trip and shut off fuel in case of an accident but malfunctions do sometimes occure with them... hope this helps
Try A SMALL SHOT Of Starting Fluid Sprayed into the Snorkel
Intake @ Air filter. If it Starts and Does NOT Run After Burning Starting Fluid the Fuel Pump Has Failed. (My Personal Hunch) is (FUEL PUMP FAILURE) BE SURE TO ELIMINATE THE INERCIA SWITCH< it is a fuel shut off switch >>>>>
WARNING: Do not reset the inertia switch button if you see or smell fuel.
The problem could be that the air filter has become wet, or water has entered an electrical control device in the engine compartment, or a wire connector or a bulk-head connector might have become loose or dis-connected, the fuse to the ECM or fuel pump might have blown out, or the fuel shut-off inertia switch has been tripped.
Check the fuse to the fuel pump and the fuel shut-off or "inertia" switch, usually located behind the passenger side kick panel, or it will sometimes be located under the carpet just under the heater assembly, and check the red reset button on the top to see if it has been tripped, and push the red button all the way down to see if it will reset. Here is an image of the inertia switch or fuel cut-off switch, and a diagram that shows the location of the fuel cut-off switch under the passenger side carpet to help assist you, and let me know if you require any further assistance.
There is a switch in the trunk. It is usually on the drivers side. It is an Inertia switch and it has a button you press to reset it.
This Inertia switch is a safety item and sometimes they work when a trunklid slams or a door closes just the wrong way.
You could have blown a fuse although there is usually a reason for it. The owners manual shows the placement and size of the fuse. If you can not get the fuel pump to work, then most likely it is bad.
I hope it is only a matter of resetting the Inertia switch in the trunk.
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