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 |
SirAndy |
Mar 14 2005, 07:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
it most certainly is. quick fix (oh my god, is that really me talking?): add a separate ground to the bulbs, that way, you bypass whatever faulty ground you have in the system. works like a charme. (but you still have a faulty groiund somewhere!) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy PS: Discalimer: i am i no way responsible for your burned up car due to faulty wiring. expressed or implied. never. i am no automotive electrician nor do i play one on TV. sorry ... |
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