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Originally Posted by vstech
factory diesel electric pumps are fed through an oil pressure switch, if the engine dies, the pump dies. (chevy trucks for example...)
why would the "MBZ burns"...crashes resulting in fire are pretty unlikely. doubly so when the vehicle is a diesel powered auto!
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hmmmmm.... well there goes that idea. Thought was increase the insurance.... call it a restored classic and let it burn after a fender bender (and a lighter conviently wired to stay lit)
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however, wasting precious diesel fuel in the event of a crash does sound like a valid prevention service!
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except that a fuel pressure switch and my install time would cost more than the value of this old clunker at this moment and time.
So back to question.... Ignition key triggered power source? and now also Relay neccissary?
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