Inertia Switch

thanos.m · 4th July 2019, 10:58

Hi everyone,
My 75 was involved in a motorway accident most likely a total loss it is an X reg
Conny v6 auto thankfully it did its job and kept me safe! today the insurance company is bringing it back home to see what I will do with it. At the accident, the hazards went off so I think Inertia Switch was activated the car did start a couple of times after the accident but then it acted like it was out of fuel. My question would be how do I reset the Inertia Switch so I can start it and manoeuvre it onto my driveway?
Kind Regards,

Mickyboy · 4th July 2019, 15:59

Yes it obviously did its function because during impact the inertia switch gets triggered, turns on the hazard lights and lights up the interior courtesy light, the inertia switch is found on the passenger-side a post at the bottom you will find it easier if you remove the plastic kick panel where your shins are that has a diagram of the fuse box on it, you will then noticed the inertia switch to your left it is black in colour with a round rubber button on the top that needs pressing down

Mick ( you make a decision in life, you don’t look back )

FLYING BANANA · 4th July 2019, 18:00

We found it was easier to access the inertia switch by taking the glove box out.

marinabrian · 5th July 2019, 11:06

Mick is correct in what he says, the thing you are looking for looks like this......

And pushing down on the rubber cap will reset it

Brian

4th July 2019, 10:58	#1
thanos.m Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: May 2019 Location: West Sussex Posts: 220 Thanks: 54 Thanked 41 Times in 26 Posts	Inertia Switch Hi everyone, My 75 was involved in a motorway accident most likely a total loss it is an X reg Conny v6 auto thankfully it did its job and kept me safe! today the insurance company is bringing it back home to see what I will do with it. At the accident, the hazards went off so I think Inertia Switch was activated the car did start a couple of times after the accident but then it acted like it was out of fuel. My question would be how do I reset the Inertia Switch so I can start it and manoeuvre it onto my driveway? Kind Regards, Last edited by thanos.m; 4th July 2019 at 12:35..

4th July 2019, 15:59	#2
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Yes it obviously did its function because during impact the inertia switch gets triggered, turns on the hazard lights and lights up the interior courtesy light, the inertia switch is found on the passenger-side a post at the bottom you will find it easier if you remove the plastic kick panel where your shins are that has a diagram of the fuse box on it, you will then noticed the inertia switch to your left it is black in colour with a round rubber button on the top that needs pressing down Mick ( you make a decision in life, you don’t look back ) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

4th July 2019, 18:00	#3
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,548 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	We found it was easier to access the inertia switch by taking the glove box out. __________________ 233,250. And that was our first event of 2024. onen hag oll

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5th July 2019, 11:06	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Mick is correct in what he says, the thing you are looking for looks like this...... And pushing down on the rubber cap will reset it Brian