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The car shuts down because the onboard computer called the bcm or body control module is programmed to shut down after a severe impact has occurred and jarred the control modules
SOME CARS HAVE AN IMPACT RELAY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM,CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN.
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Does a 1999 Toyota Camry have an emergency fuel shut off switch in case of an accident and where is it?
Yes, a 1999 Toyota Camry does have an emergency fuel shut off switch. The switch is actually built in the car and will shut off itself during an accident.
What does fuel shut switch do?
The fuel shut off switch turns off the flow of fuel to the engine in case of an accident. This prevents a puddle of gas forming under the car, which in the case of a front end accident, can be REALLY bad.
Why engine shut off after car ran hot?
because when a car is on to long it will shut off because it was on to long
Why will the blower motor on my 2005 Chevy Impala not shut off when the car is shut off with the keys out of the ignition?
when my car did this it was a blown fuse
Is there a trick to get your car to shut off with a timing problem?
Shut it off in drive, then put it in park.
Where can the fuel shut off switch be found after an accident?
1994 Pontiac grand am
Your car starts then seconds later it shut off what wrong?
Q.Your car starts then seconds later it shut off what wrong A. that must be some crappy car
If you unknowingly activate the remote starter feature in your car will the car keep running until you shut it off or will it shut off after a certain amount of time?
Well basicly, Turn the car off automaticly
02 Elantra wrecked head on collision repaired and immediately afterwards the main baring in the engine failed and now needs engine replaced Had no problems what so ever before the wreck Any thoughts?
During the accident the engine did not shut off in time and it damaged the barring. It happens but there is a shut off switch that is in the car to shut it off. It must have failed.
Location of emergency shut off valve for 2002 dodge durango?
An emergency shut off is used in some vehicles to stop power to the fuel pump during an accident. The 2002 Dodge Durango does not have an emergency shut off.
Did Natasha die from a car accident?
Natasha Richardson died from a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada. Her brain just shut down. It was a slow death.
Why your car shut off?
Because you turned the key.
