25-07-2012, 07:39 PM
(25-07-2012, 06:36 PM)Bananalad Wrote: Car wouldnt turn off with the key today.. Dodgy solenoid or the wire going to it?? Any help appreciated thanks
There is something wrong but if its the stop solenoid that's failed they norally dont open as they are mechanically closed by a spring, I would start the car and then switch it off with the key, if it carries on running first thing I would check is to see if there is 12v to the stop solenoid with the key on the off position, if there isn't 12v there then I would unscrew the solenoid and check that the plunger isn't stuck or the spring broken as a starting point.
If there is 12v at the solenoid with the key off then you have a wiring issue that's stopping you turning off the power supply to the solenoid.