Why does my car stay on after I take the key out?
Your engine will continue to run even when you remove the key from the ignition because the fuel pump is not shutting off. This problem is typically caused by a faulty fuel pump relay or a defective ignition switch.
Is Dieseling bad for an engine?
Answer: Dieseling can lead to pinging and severe internal explosions. This will increase combustion chamber pressure that can crack the block or cylinder head, damage pistons, valves, spark plugs, piston rings.
Why does power stay on when key off ignition switch toasts?
The circuits affected: Heater fan, radio, windows, rear window defroster and a small amount of power to the wipers (enough to make the relay click when you turn them on, but not enough power to make the motor run – weird!). I believe all those circuits have their own relays and fuses.
What happens when you take the key out of the ignition?
None of the instruments light up with the key off or out and the car starts and runs normally. I know there’s a feature described in the owner’s manual that the windows will work with the key removed until one door is opened and closed. But I don’t see anything in the manual about the other equipment operating.
What happens when you turn off the car key?
When you turn off the key, you expect the car to stop! It can be very frustrating when it doesn’t. If the engine continues to run just as before you turned it off – as if you hadn’t turned it off at all – your ignition and fuel system are not shutting down.
What happens to the wiper motor when the key is off?
But not enough power to run the wiper motor. None of the instruments light up with the key off or out and the car starts and runs normally. I know there’s a feature described in the owner’s manual that the windows will work with the key removed until one door is opened and closed.