How do you remove a fuel pump from a Mitsubishi?
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the car as high as possible and secure it on axle stands. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel tank. Remove the fuel line. Support the tank with a jack. Remove the mount bolts and allow the tank to gently drop. The fuel pump assembly can now be accessed in the tank.
How do you reset the fuel pump shut off switch?
The inertia switch is a security measure implemented by car manufacturers to shut off the fuel supply in case of a car crash or accident where a vehicle comes to a sudden stop instantly. How to Reset Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch Similar to an electrical circuit breaker in your home, you can reset it by pushing the button or pulling the leverage down.
What does a fuel cut off switch do?
All modern fuel injection cars are equipped with an inertial fuel cut off switch that shuts off the power supply for the fuel pump if the vehicle is in a collision. This prevents fuel from being pumped in case of the fuel line damage during an accident.
How can I reset the fuel cut off?
This is similar to an electrical circuit breaker in your home which can be easily reset by pushing the button or pulling the leverage down. All modern fuel injection cars are equipped with an inertial fuel cut off switch that shuts off the power supply for the fuel pump if the vehicle is in a collision.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise the car as high as possible and secure it on axle stands. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel tank. Remove the fuel line. Support the tank with a jack. Remove the mount bolts and allow the tank to gently drop. The fuel pump assembly can now be accessed in the tank.
All modern fuel injection cars are equipped with an inertial fuel cut off switch that shuts off the power supply for the fuel pump if the vehicle is in a collision. This prevents fuel from being pumped in case of the fuel line damage during an accident.
The inertia switch is a security measure implemented by car manufacturers to shut off the fuel supply in case of a car crash or accident where a vehicle comes to a sudden stop instantly. How to Reset Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch Similar to an electrical circuit breaker in your home, you can reset it by pushing the button or pulling the leverage down.
Why does my Mitsubishi fuel pump have white smoke?
Case Details: A mechanic says that a relatively new OEM Mitsubishi fuel pump is the cause. Because of the age of the vehicle it may have a high mileage engine. If this is the case, then low compression, bad timing or low injection pressure are common causes for the misfiring and white smoke. Other than these, the issues can arise because of: