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July 10th, 2012, 5:34 PM
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I have a 1987 El Camino with a 4.3 V-6. When I shut off the key the vehicle continues to run without missing a beat. It's not dieseling it just continues to run as if I never turned it off. PLEASE HELP ! ! ! I have tried everything.
July 10th, 2012, 7:37 PM
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Could be the switch, however there is a small rod that runs from the key to the switch in the steering column, if it starts, it cannot be an issue with that other than not moving far enough back when you turn the key to off. My guess is ignition switch, not the key cylinder.
July 10th, 2012, 8:00 PM
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i tried unplugging the ignition switch down on the column and it still acts the same. does that mean the switch is good. Also when i put a test light down on the fuse block on the ignition slots it goes on and off with the key. any help will be greatly appreciated....
July 10th, 2012, 8:08 PM
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Is there an ignition relay in there? If so, the contacts could be welded together, and no matter if you shut the power off to the coil it will stay running.