In the December 2003 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine, the editor of the "Auto Clinic" column mentioned that some cars have what he referred to as a "Fuel Pump Shutoff Switch". It has a picture of such a switch. It has red button on top of it that is suppose to be pressed after an accident to turn the flow of fuel fuel back on. The flow of fuel stops after the air bags explode in case there is a fire or roll over. If there is no fire or roll over--the owner or mechanic can press the button so that fuel will flow normally. Does the 1999 Honda Accord have a Fuel Pump Shutoff Switch and if so--where is it located? Another question: All car companies send what is known as "Service bulletins" to all of their Service Centers. Is there a web site where these Honda Service Bulletins are posted? If so, where can I find the web site? Thanks in advance.
Another question: Normally you can subscribe to these TSB's from www.alldata.com, but Honda refuses to make them available to the general public. Many of them are posted on http://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x01-054e.pdf, but you have to know the TSB number to find them (the x01-54e in the url refers to Export Service Bulletin 01-54 in English. Substitute the relevant xx-xxx number for the TSB you want. Seems the numbering for Export Service Bulletins correspond to the Technical Service Bulletin numbers)
ther is no inertia switch on the honda. i wish there was no tsb info online. any idea how many people read something like that and think they have a problem??? it's like medical info, if it's out there someone will think they have it. Chip
Chip, I understand the online TSB info can be abused but do you have any idea how many dealers don't have a clue about the latest TSB's and the customer has to help them out?!
Chip, yes i've met a lot of people through school who don't read them. i read the new tsb's every morning.
