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Josh K.
05-23-2006, 04:09 PM
Ok, this is really stupid.

I accidentally shorted the ignition switched power to the ECU. this blew out a trace on the board that I managed to fix. car runs great now but here's the hitch.

IT WON"T TURN OFF!!!

I think it backfed the system and cooked a relay. I'm not sure which relay or where the relays are even at.

Its a 89 coupe (power options) with a s13 blacktop.

Help!
kouki_s14
05-23-2006, 04:21 PM
put it in gear and let it stall!

jk, grab the fsm or dl it and check relays
ALTRNTV
05-23-2006, 04:22 PM
Just pull the fuel pump fuse out, for it to shut down.
Josh K.
05-23-2006, 07:56 PM
I've looked thru the FSM and there's so many possibilities. I'll guess I'll start at the switch and start working my way to the ecu.

I can get it to shut off by pulling the fuel pump/injector relay in the engine compartment. that cuts the ignition power for some reason.
Irukandji
05-23-2006, 08:18 PM
if you want a temporary solution, do what koukis14 said... keep one foot on the brake... and pop your clutch.

*stall* engine off
FRpilot
05-23-2006, 08:20 PM
so is it still on now? hahaha
Josh K.
05-23-2006, 08:26 PM
problem is the dash engine lights, fuel pump and ecu are still on unless i pull the fuel/ignition relay.
green91
05-27-2006, 11:53 AM
welcome to my hell, except i didnt short anything and my car does that.
sliEighty
05-30-2006, 10:53 PM
my car does that only if i dont start it and put it into the power position... i just have to start my car then turn it off again... maybe that will work for you but not sure
Blues13
05-31-2006, 03:09 AM
I've had that happen with a faulty turbo timer.. it would keep the car on even with the key pulled out. Don't know if that would apply to you, but something to check.
gfisch
05-31-2006, 07:47 AM
Could just wire a switch into the ignition line from the key switch. Not the most elegant solution, but would do the trick. And, good extra security if the switch were hidden.
TheTimanator
05-31-2006, 07:53 AM
do you have a turbo timer? If you do try unplugging it.

I blew my main fuse once when I was working on my alt. After that the car wouldn't turn off with the key. I tracked it down to the turbo timer, and once I unplugged it, everything went back to normal.