Chrissmith
Chrissmith New Reader
2/25/22 6:03 a.m.

Car continues to run even with key out of the ignition, pressing the gas peddle when I take the key out does nothing. My friend suspects the ignition switch first,is there any other reason? thanks.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
2/25/22 7:58 a.m.

I suspect worn ignition.  What year/make/model of car?  I'm sure its nothing too modern considering that "starting by turning key" is becoming rather rare on new offerings.

autocomman
autocomman Reader
2/27/22 6:51 p.m.

What kind of car, make model year

Mndsm
Mndsm MegaDork
2/27/22 7:02 p.m.

My car does that. Keys fall out when I turn too hard. Ignition is mostly shot. 

78CobraII
78CobraII New Reader
3/2/22 11:45 p.m.

General Motors?

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
3/3/22 10:26 a.m.

I've seen 80s and 90s Fords do this too.  It's a bad key switch.  

SEADave
SEADave Dork
3/3/22 11:14 a.m.

I had a BMW that did that.  Part was a little expensive because it had to be keyed to match.  Fix was easy, required a bobby pin applied in the right spot.   

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