Turn key off engine tries to keep running
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Turn key off engine tries to keep running
Ok I have this going on now. The car runs great when the key is on bit when I got home yesterday and parked it I went to turn the key off and as soon as I did it tried to keep running! Key out of the ignition and in my hand it was TRING to stay running fOr about ten sec then finally died. It did rain and I'm sure more than a little more water was entered into the engine bay so could this be my ignition module not sure? Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
Is it dieseling? Like, erratic disorganized firing? Or is it smooth like she normally runs? If it's dieseling, make sure your idle speed isn't high, check for carbon throttle plate closes fully when the ignition is off.
Heh. Had a Corvair years ago that was so full of carbon hotspots it would diesel so bad you could pop into 7-11, grab a slurpee, and just turn the ignition to 'on' without needing the starter....
Heh. Had a Corvair years ago that was so full of carbon hotspots it would diesel so bad you could pop into 7-11, grab a slurpee, and just turn the ignition to 'on' without needing the starter....
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
That's exactly what it's doing I'll look into the cArbon build up
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
In my experience, the 'deiseling' effect is usually a result of bad timing - so you might check your timing. Remember to disconnect the EST wire before checking/adjusting the timing, and to reconnect it afterwards.
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Does turning off the ignition NOT disable the fuel injection and fuel pump?
Perhaps I'm wrong, but since I'm sure turning off the ignition should positively kill the fuel, I'd be investigating how the injectors 'n' pump are still operating. Are they pulling power from some kludge wiring?
No fuel...no dieseling.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but since I'm sure turning off the ignition should positively kill the fuel, I'd be investigating how the injectors 'n' pump are still operating. Are they pulling power from some kludge wiring?
No fuel...no dieseling.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
As long as there is oil pressure in an FI car, the oil pressure sending unit will keep the pump running and feeding the injectors, regardless of the ECM or anything else. The OPSU gets direct battery power always regardless of the key.
So again, I'd look into a timing issue. I've never seen a car "deisel" taht didn't have some kind of timing issue.
So again, I'd look into a timing issue. I've never seen a car "deisel" taht didn't have some kind of timing issue.
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So the ECM fires the injectors even with the ignition "off"???
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
No, I guess not. Regardless of any technical debate on whether or not it's possible, I'm just saying that deiseling is typically a timing issue. It's nothing I can prove, nor do I desire to. Takes 10 minutes to check/set timing, so it was something easy for the OP to check. Just because I can't explain a reason why it's a possibility, doesn't mean the possibility doesn't exist. There's many things I intuitively understand, yet I cannot fully explain.
Like on a non-cc carbed car - in theory - doesn't the coil not get any juice after the key is turned off? Yet they will deisel as well from a bad timing issue will they not?
And, after more thought - whose to say the ECM can't fire an injector with key off? ECM gets power from the same direct battery connection that the OPSU gets power from - that 20amp fuse tucked between the battery and the fender. That's why we have to disconnect the battery for more than a minute to clear codes - the ECM ALWAYS has power and is ALWAYS working, regardless of the key.
The ECM will run the fuel pump as long as it gets a signal that the ignition is still operating (that's how it runs the fuel pump - it's programmed for the 2 second prime when key initially turned on, then after car starts and is running, it sesnses a constant ignition and thus runs the pump). So maybe the ECM also fires the injectors off the same circuitry that it's running the pump from, which has nothing to do with the key at all.
I don't know - I'm no expert, and not in a mood to debate "how it should or shouldn't" work - things happen, regardless of whether or not in theory they should, such is life. That's why someone made a butt-load of cash off the bumper sticker. Checking timing is an easy reasonable place to start, regardless of any theory otherwise.
Like on a non-cc carbed car - in theory - doesn't the coil not get any juice after the key is turned off? Yet they will deisel as well from a bad timing issue will they not?
And, after more thought - whose to say the ECM can't fire an injector with key off? ECM gets power from the same direct battery connection that the OPSU gets power from - that 20amp fuse tucked between the battery and the fender. That's why we have to disconnect the battery for more than a minute to clear codes - the ECM ALWAYS has power and is ALWAYS working, regardless of the key.
The ECM will run the fuel pump as long as it gets a signal that the ignition is still operating (that's how it runs the fuel pump - it's programmed for the 2 second prime when key initially turned on, then after car starts and is running, it sesnses a constant ignition and thus runs the pump). So maybe the ECM also fires the injectors off the same circuitry that it's running the pump from, which has nothing to do with the key at all.
I don't know - I'm no expert, and not in a mood to debate "how it should or shouldn't" work - things happen, regardless of whether or not in theory they should, such is life. That's why someone made a butt-load of cash off the bumper sticker. Checking timing is an easy reasonable place to start, regardless of any theory otherwise.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
try using better gas. that generally will help this too.
this can be caused by bad gas, improper timing, or carbon buildup.
this can be caused by bad gas, improper timing, or carbon buildup.
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That's also why killing the fuel positively prevents dieseling--the engine can run (sort of) without spark, but it CAN NOT run without fuel.
And, after more thought - whose to say the ECM can't fire an injector with key off? ECM gets power from the same direct battery connection that the OPSU gets power from - that 20amp fuse tucked between the battery and the fender. That's why we have to disconnect the battery for more than a minute to clear codes - the ECM ALWAYS has power and is ALWAYS working, regardless of the key.
The ECM will run the fuel pump as long as it gets a signal that the ignition is still operating (that's how it runs the fuel pump - it's programmed for the 2 second prime when key initially turned on, then after car starts and is running, it sesnses a constant ignition and thus runs the pump). So maybe the ECM also fires the injectors off the same circuitry that it's running the pump from, which has nothing to do with the key at all.
The ECM will run the fuel pump as long as it gets a signal that the ignition is still operating (that's how it runs the fuel pump - it's programmed for the 2 second prime when key initially turned on, then after car starts and is running, it sesnses a constant ignition and thus runs the pump). So maybe the ECM also fires the injectors off the same circuitry that it's running the pump from, which has nothing to do with the key at all.
Yes, it's worthwhile to check out the timing. In MY experience, overly-fast idle speed is more responsible for run-on than timing, and overly-hot operating temperature is also a contributing factor. In this case, idle speed should be controlled by the computer and shouldn't be a factor here.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
Being it's a TBI and not a TPI, it may be dieseling on residual fuel in the intake manifold. Couldn't do it long of course, but since TBI's inject into the throttle body and not directly into the cylinders you've got residual fuel in your intake when you shut the car off.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
remove the air cleaner with it running and see if you have an injector or the injector pod leaking fuel down in the intake. also shut it off and see if there is any fuel leaking anywhere from the injector pod as well.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
sounds good guys and i am open to all ideas. i did check the timing and nothing has changed there i also looked for carbon and was all clean. i will take the cleaner off and see how it reacts
like i said in my OP water did get into the engine bay not like i ran into a flood but my ss hood had small slots in the scoop and the rain caught me coming home i was wondering if Ignition control module could be causing this. im stump right now thanks for all the advise guys and as soon as i find this problem i will post my results
like i said in my OP water did get into the engine bay not like i ran into a flood but my ss hood had small slots in the scoop and the rain caught me coming home i was wondering if Ignition control module could be causing this. im stump right now thanks for all the advise guys and as soon as i find this problem i will post my results
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
ok i checked out the car today and well i did notice my injectors seem to be letting a little more than normal fuel flow i will have to change them in the near future but when i did turn the key off i noticed that the injectors were still firing not the greatest but enough to keep it DIESELING so im stumped right now
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
Its a timing issue...seen it a thousand times. No constant fuel supply but there is still atoms and vapors that can cause it to stutter but not fully run on compression and heat in the cylinder...that is also why it is usually followed with a pop through the carb/tb. Have the same issue in my carb'd car...timing is off.
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Its a timing issue...seen it a thousand times. No constant fuel supply but there is still atoms and vapors that can cause it to stutter but not fully run on compression and heat in the cylinder...that is also why it is usually followed with a pop through the carb/tb. Have the same issue in my carb'd car...timing is off.
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Re: Turn key off engine tries to keep running
Well I guess that would be my fault as I thought I did post the results of my find. Thanks for the comment but all in the end a vacuum leak was to blame. If I remember it was off the vacuum ball area and charcoal canister. Fix that line and haven't had a problem since.
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