Topic: Ignition problem (Read 1019 times)

jim513 · « **on:** 23 November 2007, 17:21:03 »

Hello all

i only joined today and this is my second cry for help....i got a problem with my ignition....ie..i turn it off and the lights stay on....and at one stage the engine kept running.....i've left the battery diconected...is this a good idea till i get it sorted.. someone said the onboard computer needs rebooting.....that went straight over my head....(my first car came with a starting handle)....so i'm sitting here glass of wine....looking forward to lots of help please!!

Jim

holey head · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 November 2007, 17:38:43 »

if you could update your profile to include details of car that would help significantly

jim513 · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 November 2007, 17:55:25 »

thanks for the tip....profile duely updated....to save time i drive a 98 2.5 v6 auto

ffcgary1 · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 November 2007, 18:15:15 »

It sounds like a faulty ignition switch to me, they usually fail by not allowing you to turn the key to start the car but i suppose they can fail the other way. try that first. you can replace the barrel and if you get it from a dealer they can get it changed to use the original key.

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