Inertia switch location

Tiny
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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I need a better picture of where the inertia switch is located please. Maybe not a better picture but one more picture detailed. Please
Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 6:25 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

There is no inertia switch for the fuel pump if that is what you are asking. That is for Fords only.

You have a relay. I attached a diagram of the fuel pump for you to view.

What is the issue with the truck?

Roy
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:16 AM
Tiny
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Are you ready for this? Okay, my boyfriend broke the key off in the ignition my dad took a pic to try to pick out the broken key and pulled the key forward a little bit which made the electric or the security alarm system go off and so he got that stuck in the ignition. So a friend of mine cut the starter and ignition wires connected them to make a toggle switch and a push button. Then my dad went and put the wires back took the push button and toggle away and then got the key out we raised the key to a different key broken key so it's usable key at this point. It actually is turning the car over but not starting. The only thing I could think of is left to do is something to do with the fuel. I'm not a mechanic and I'm doing this pretty much on my own.
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:31 AM
Tiny
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Okay, is there a security light, theft light or a key signal on the dash?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

If there is, turn the key to on. See if the lights go out after about 10 seconds. This will tell me if it is a security issue or mechanical issue.

Can you hear the fuel pump run with the key on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:44 AM
Tiny
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Yes, there's a security light on until I put key in then to on position and yes I can hear pump for like ten seconds.
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:47 AM
Tiny
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Okay, does the light go out when you turn the key on? That is important. If it does not then it is a security issue.

Roy
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:53 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it goes out when I turn key on.
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Okay, you need to test for spark to the plugs to be sure there is spark being sent.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Also, you need to test for fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 8:11 AM

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