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Inertia Fuel Shutoff (Ifs) Switch

  1. If IFS switch is tripped, engine cannot be restarted until switch is manually reset. To reset IFS switch, depress switch button. For IFS switch location, see INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION table.
    INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION

    Application Location
    Contour & Mystique Behind Left Kick Panel
    Probe Left Side Of Cargo Area
  2. To test IFS switch, turn ignition off. Remove IFS switch. Shake IFS switch to force it into tripped position (switch open). Check continuity between appropriate IFS switch terminals. See the WIRING DIAGRAMS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.0L - Probe

WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.0L - Contour & Mystique

Continuity should not exists. Reset switch and ensure continuity exists between appropriate terminals.