Help! Car won't shut off!!, Turn key off, car keeps running |
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Help! Car won't shut off!!, Turn key off, car keeps running |
PorscheTom |
Mar 14 2005, 11:43 AM
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Will work for an Avatar. Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Shingletown, CA Member No.: 2,057 |
Hello all,
After fixing a problem with falling off heater parts, (Thanks Mark!) I finally got my 914 back on the road yesterday. Took it for a drive, started right up after sitting for over a month, off I went. When I returned I turned the key off and the engine kept going just like I had not moved the key! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) What the hell!? To stop it, I put it in gear and let out the clutch with the brake on, killed it. Gen and Oil lights came on. It restarted fine - no starter issues there - then I killed it again. I then disconnected the negative terminal of the battery (large spark ensued when I pulled it off) and walked away from it. Side note that I'm not sure makes any difference...since I've owned the car when I first start it the left & right turn signal indicators in the tach glow. Reciently, they've been glowing pretty brightly, then after running awhile they will pretty much go out. Strange, I know. Don't know if it's related to this issue or not. Anyway, the car has never done this before. Anyone have any ideas on where to begin looking for this problem. I'd rather not sign over my paycheck to the auto electric guy but I guess I will if I have to. I want to drive my car! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards, Tom |
PorscheTom |
Mar 14 2005, 03:27 PM
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Will work for an Avatar. Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Shingletown, CA Member No.: 2,057 |
Hello Guys,
Thx for the replies. Here some more info for those who asked questions: Dr. Evil: The starter is not dragging while the engine is running. There is no external 'hot start' relays in the system. Yes, everything was still energized just as though I had just turned the key on but not taken it over to the start location. McMark: that's the problem, I cannot get the switch to turn off. If I reconnect the battery up, the car power is back on even though the key is in the off position. My ignition switch did not have any symptoms like hard to turn and so forth prior to this. I can remove the key from the lock without turning it off but I think that is just a key issue, not the ignition switch. Kkelly: interesting thought. I could remove each fuse one by one each time reconnecting the battery until I either have all of the fuses out or the power is turned off. I might try this. Mikez: No, still has the stock ignition and FI system. ninefourteener: Yes, my first thought was the ignition switch as well. I think I'll clean up all of the ground connections, then try to fuse testing. If that does not produce any new symptoms I guess I'll dive into the ignition switch and change it. Anybody else have any suggestions...? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Thanks for the advice. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) Regards, Tom |
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