MSD gremlin, can't shut off ignition |
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MSD gremlin, can't shut off ignition |
Trekkor |
Feb 27 2005, 12:34 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I turn off the key but the engine keeps running.
This is a new problem after adding the MSD. Key turns off the power, I know, because I can hear the fuel pump turn off. It eventually shuts off after turning the key off/on/off/on or revving the motor with the key off. What should I do? Performance is spectacular, except gremlins are tenants. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) KT |
Joe Bob |
Feb 27 2005, 09:12 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
An internally regulated alternator has three wires....one to engine or chasis ground, one BIG RED one that goes to battery, then the D+ wire.....this is also known as the exciter, I think (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) .....it has to go thru a powered bulb in the dash.
He, heh, big red one,,,,,exciter....heh, heh....sounds like a cheap porn movie dialogue.... This is one of TWO idjut lights....the other being the oil pressure light. When the ignition is turned on, lights are one.....when engine runs, the lights go out.... NOW, since the fuel pump and a few other items are on the +15 side of the ignition switch....there is a power feed back from the alternator that keeps the ignition switch open....it looks like the D+ line needs a little resistor to stop the feedback. |
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