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Engine kept running when ignition turned off


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nono
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Aug 30, 2012, 6:33 PM

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  post locked   Engine kept running when ignition turned off  

Problem started when ignition had to be switched off and on 2 or 3 times before engine turned over and started. Then today the car was started and idled for a few minutes but wouldn't quit running, but went to a slower speed when the ignition was turned off. I tried to stall the motor but it kept running, smoke started to come out from under the hood. Battery was hot and was ruined. It is a 1998 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder with probably over 150,000 miles. What could have happened and how to fix? Thanks. Neil


Discretesignals
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Aug 30, 2012, 6:57 PM

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  post locked   Re: Engine kept running when ignition turned off  

I'm going to take a wild guess. I would focus on a starter motor that kept running with the key off. Smell the starter motor. It's probably fried.





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nono
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Sep 1, 2012, 7:10 AM

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  post locked   Re: Engine kept running when ignition turned off  

Yes you were right on. Took the car to mechanic and it was the starter motor. Thanks so much for you input. Blush


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Sep 1, 2012, 8:22 AM

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Your welcome Smile Thanks for posting a follow up. Locking topic as solved.





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