is it okay to by-pass the reset button for the fuel pump on a 1993 ford escort LX

Asked by Acclaim_363 Oct 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM about the Ford Escort

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

driving down the road the car just dies and i havent been able to start it since.

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Yes as long as you do not get in a accident thats what the reset is for. It will shut the fuel off so there is no fire

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