What would cause a vehicle to start on its own?
The wires for the battery terminal on the ignition switch is swapped with the starting terminal on the ignition switch and is causing your starter to engage. This would not be caused by the original wiring only if it was tampered with or the remote starter was installed incorrectly.
Why did my car start without the key?
The solenoid has several wires going to it. One to the stater, some coming from the battery, and one form the ignition switch. If the wires are connected on the wrong terminals, you can deliver battery voltage to the starter causing it it crank without the key.
Why is my car trying to start when I connect the battery?
If you can get the wire connections off, undo them again, leave them so they won’t ground to anything, hook up the battery, and just tap the large battery cable against where it connects on the starter, again if it tries to start, the starter (solenoid on top likely stuck closed) is faulty.
Why does my car not start when I put the key in?
Putting the key in the ignition switch and starting the car feels like second nature. However, if your car has ignition switch problems, you may not be able to start the car at all. Ignition switch problems can also cause issues on the road, such as unexpected shutdowns or electrical problems.
What should I do if my car key shuts off?
Spare key starts vehicle but shuts off after like 10 seco… Q: Spare key starts vehicle but shuts off after like 10 seconds. So I left my key for my vehicle at home about 45 min away but I have my spare key,. my spare key unlocks my vehicle and starts it just fine the only down side is that it shuts off after 10 seconds. Any thoughts ?
Can a unworn key turn an ignition cylinder?
Or, an unworn key may not turn a worn ignition cylinder, as they haven’t “worn together.” How To Fix It: The best way to do this is to get a new lockset, with new keys and a new cylinder. You might consider getting a matched lockset that includes the door and trunk cylinders.
What happens if you turn off the engine without the key?
Caddiac Thanks..Yeah the engine is still running without the key in it and it either shut off after 5 to 15 seconds or more or it slowly starts to shake till it dies out on its own.