Can a car still run after the ignition switch 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.
Why does my engine keep running after I Turn Off the ignition?
Vehicles with carburetors, especially, suffer from dieseling when the anti-dieseling (fast idle) solenoid is in need of adjustment or malfunctions. The solenoid is designed to open the carburetor throttle plates when the engine is running and shut the plates when the ignition key is turned off.
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.
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.
Why does my car run when the ignition is turned off?
With the ignition turned off and the car continuing to run, simply remove the plug from the alternator (DO NOT TRY AND REMOVE THE BATTERY POWER WIRE FROM THE POWER STUD!) and the car should shut off if the alternator is creating the problem. If it does not stop running, your feedback problem is coming from something other that the alternator.
Can you turn off the engine without the ignition?
The ignition in my 98 has been acting weird for some time. I can pull the key from the ignition while the truck is running. If you are not careful, you can turn the engine off without putting the key in the off position. The key will come out in the accessory position and you can turn the ignition with no key and start the truck.
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 is my Silverado running without the ignition switch?
Open the door, and all RP voltage, included this backfeed, is removed. You need the find the component that is “leaking” this RP voltage. It could be the ignition switch. It could be a couple of wires shorted together (where, I don’t know).