[The Mustang Kid]

Hey all! Where is the inertia switch on an '87-93 LX 2.3? My main reason for asking is, the other day I was banging on the left side body panels trying to loosen up some of the accumulating rust and I was just wondering if I triggered the inertia switch? Any ideas, or suggestions would help. Thanks!

[notchbackfox]

if its the same as my 5.0 lx it should be right inside that quarter panel near the tail light

[The Mustang Kid]

Hey, thanks! That helps a lot!

[bmxdxz]

Mine is on the left side like behind my tail light in my trunk.

[DBT4220]

yes its on the left side right behind the panel in front on the left taillight

[The Mustang Kid]

Thanks for that!
Now that I've found it, it doesn't appear to be triggered. However, now the car won't start. It started before I started doing body work, so now I'm confused as to why the inertia switch looks fine, but yet I can't even hear the fuel pump kick on.

[The Mustang Kid]

Could it be a faulty switch? If so, could I bypass the switch with a paperclip for the meantime? I know that it's there for a purpose, but I don't have much money at the moment.

[DBT4220]

i wouldnt do it with a paper clip. maybe a piece of wire. is it even possible to bypass it?

[mg man 75]

This might sound stupid. But you did push the button to reset it?. Like already mention can bypass it. But I would replace it. If get hit in the rear. It helps prevent fire.