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Inertia (fuel cut off switch) in honda 2001?

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#1 ·
Does my honda have inertia switch and where is it located? 2001 Honda CRV, 108KW . One guy suggested the switch is behind the ashtray but i need more details. Please help me, my car wont start and i cant affor a repair by professional since my car is stuck in my village downhill and i cant tow it...

There is power going to the fuel pump, so fuse is good and relay is good... I cant hear the fuel pump, is it because inertia switch or bad fuel pump ?
 
#2 ·
From the Fixya site, username: Rick
Keep in mind this is for a US, left-hand drive vehicle.

"It should be in the front left footwell, but it might be on the right if your car is from a different country. Feel around behind the front of the plastic that covers the center tunnel. This will be in the front of the car near where your feet are when driving. You can't see the switch without removing the plastic panels, but you can reach it just behind the panel. The switch is square with wires coming from one end and a soft rubber cover on the other end. If I remember correctly, the cover button part is round with a square base. The reset button is under the soft rubber cover. Push it to reset. If it doesn't restore power to the fuel pump, you may need to replace the switch. They are not terribly expensive."


Posted on Nov 04, 2018
 
#3 ·
Your Honda may have an inertial cut-off switch. On RHS, It is would be located under the driver's side dash on the left. Search for the module with the button on top. I do not believe USA cars (CRVs) have this cut-off switch. But, I do not know for certain.

If it is the cut-off switch then spraying some starter fluid into the air intake (avoid the MAF sensor) should help to start the engine. Engine won't run if the cut-off is popped. But, the engine should start.

Turning the key to the "ON" position, it should prime the fuel rail for about two seconds. The fuel pump will run for two seconds. If you do not hear the fuel pump run then this may be your issue. Either the fuel pump or the inertial switch.
 
#6 ·
Please start a new thread if you would like to seek advice about your problem.

Firing the parts cannon is not the best approach. You may even use a bad part or screw it up and then you will have layers of problems and it will make it so much harder to solve.

no start when hot is a common problem on old Hondas which I believe can be due to the igniter or solders on the ECM. Plenty of threads about it. Test and confirm.