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What could cause a car to keep running if the headlights are left on but the ignition is shut off and the key is removed?
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∙ 17y ago
You have a wire break in the line somewhere ... where the ignition main wire crosses the area where the headlight main wires are. Chaffing has caused a fusion there. A friend of mine had a Tempo that would start up if you blew the horn. No key necessary.
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