1989 Ford Probe fuel pump wont work

1989 FORD PROBE
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SCHNARJ3
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i have a 1989 ford probe i drove it home and it shut off and wont start again unless i wire the fuel pump directly to the battery. i was wondering if anyone could tell me the problem and what wires to check ps i changed all the relays under kickpanal and hood no effect. and how much it would cost to get it repaired at a ford dealer? thanks
Jul 6, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your fuel pump shut off (inertia ) switch may have failed. it is behind the left interior liftgate area trim panel.
Jul 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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