Why does my car keep running after the ignition key is out?
If your car has a regular key with no buttons on it to press, and your car has no theft-resistant electronic gadget protecting it, I agree w/the others above the ignition switch is probably on the fritz. If not that, probably a sticking engine main relay.
Can a car still start when the ignition is out?
Yes, ignition SWITCH. In the interim, when you notice the car still running, try just wiggling the key to see if it moves the switch enough to shut off. Plan now to replace the switch. Most customers in the shop do not realize that the KEY CYLINDER is not the ignition SWITCH.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a fire?
Bad ignition switches have been known to cause fires, so get this taken care of quickly. Yes, ignition SWITCH. In the interim, when you notice the car still running, try just wiggling the key to see if it moves the switch enough to shut off. Plan now to replace the switch.
What happens when you remove the key from the ignition?
Car Engine Doesn’t Turn Off When Removing Key or Pressing STOP It is a strange problem to have a car that won’t turn off when you remove the key from the ignition or press the Engine Stop button. Your engine will continue to run even when you remove the key from the ignition because the fuel pump is not shutting off.
Why does my car keep running after I remove the key?
Here are the most common problems that cause the engine to keep running even after removing the key from the ignition or press the STOP button. The ignition module may fail, or if your car is equipped with an Engine Push to the Start button, the Keyless module could be the culprit.
What to do if your engine keeps running after you turn off the ignition?
If your engine keeps running after turning off the ignition key, try to troubleshoot and repair the fault as soon as possible. Dieseling can cause serious engine damage if the problem worsens. Check the different systems and components as outlined above.
Yes, ignition SWITCH. In the interim, when you notice the car still running, try just wiggling the key to see if it moves the switch enough to shut off. Plan now to replace the switch. Most customers in the shop do not realize that the KEY CYLINDER is not the ignition SWITCH.