Re: [DML] Inertia switch / fuse relationship?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Mike,

The inertia switch does not require any electrical power to operate. It is,
however, wired to the door lock circuit. Shorting this lead to ground would
cause fuse #10 to blow but should not effect operation of the fuel pump.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Substelny <msubstel@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 11:44 AM
Subject: [DML] Inertia switch / fuse relationship?


> Ever since I acquired my DeLorean it has not had an inertia switch. A
> previous owner removed and bypassed it (all 81 and most 82 inertia
> switches were recalled) and I never bothered to replace it. Until now.
>
> Last week I wanted to crank my engine without starting it, so I removed
> the bypass. This worked nicely, and I congratulated myself on
> cleverness. Unfortunately, the first time I put the bypass back I did
> it incorrectly. I am concerned that I may have caused a short that blew
> a fuse (or damaged another component). My fuel pump is no longer
> getting power (it does work when jumpered).
>
> I have ordered a new inertia switch. Until it comes, I wanted to pose
> this question to the list: is it possible for a clutzy inertia switch
> bypass cause this type of short?
>
> The wiring diagram shows that one of the inertia switch leads goes to
> ground, so a short may be possible. In my case all the fuses seem to
> have survived, so now I am looking into the possibility that I damaged a
> relay.
>
> Moral of the story: screwing around with one part in an electrical
> system affects others. Take seriously any work on your electrical
> system, even simple stuff.
>
> - Mike Substelny
> VIN 01280, 7 years