Car won't shut off.

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wengr

Car won't shut off.

Post by wengr »

I have seen a thread or two over the years concerning this issue, and I have had it myself from time to time on my 83.
What happens is sometimes when you remove the key, the ignition remains energized and the car continues to run.
Today I have found a relay that I think is the issue. It's on the relay shelf under the pass side dash. As I was working on another issue up under there I experienced the problem where the car failed to shut off. I lightly tapped all the relays and found one that when hit, it shut the car down. I hope to replace it. Having to stall the car in gear gets old.
mscafide
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Your car is a: 1974 124 Spider
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida

Re: Car won't shut off.

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Clearly, the car wants to keep playing. Longer drives are in order.

Like children you have to get them tired until they go to sleep.
1974 124 Spider
1964 500 D
2012 500 Sport
1948 Ford 8N tractor (restored (don't drink and ebay))
fredguaz
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Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:28 pm
Your car is a: 1977 Fiat Spider
Location: Lake Norman, NC

Re: Car won't shut off.

Post by fredguaz »

I have the same issue. Read somewhere that a diode needs to be installed somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.
Fred
Lake Norman, NC

1977 Fiat Spider (current project)
1977 Triumph Bonneville 750 (previous project)
1971 Honda CT-70 K0
1972 Honda CT-70 K1
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy (Daily driver)
fredguaz
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Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:28 pm
Your car is a: 1977 Fiat Spider
Location: Lake Norman, NC

Re: Car won't shut off.

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Fred
Lake Norman, NC

1977 Fiat Spider (current project)
1977 Triumph Bonneville 750 (previous project)
1971 Honda CT-70 K0
1972 Honda CT-70 K1
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy (Daily driver)
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