Car runs when key is turned off.

[Rocket]

Has anyone ever had the motor continue to run when you turn the key off. I'm guessing it is the ignition switch. It's the original one that came on the car. Thanks for your input. Ron

[69 GT350 Vert]

Thank happened to my 69 GT350 convertible.  It was the ignition switch in my case, and my starter solenoid kept the starter engaged after the engine started.  Very bad day. 

[mark p]

I had that with a later model car as well... yep - it was the ignition switch.

Fortunately the car was a 4-speed and I could stall it to shut down 

[hertzdonut]

Rocket also has a 4 speed. The article on your car and the two of you was great.
Terry

[mygt350]

Ignition mechanismnot allowing key to fully return to "on" position after being turned to the "Start" position. Keeps starter energized and spinning with flywheel/flexplate. New ignition assembly should help.

[s2ms]

Happened to my 66 several years ago, it was the solenoid.

[mygt350]

When owner turns key from "on" to "Start", does it snap back to "on" or do you almost have to physically move key back to "on"? Could be key mechanism sticking. Hear these cars have had challenges in this area, after 50 plus years.... But then so do I...

[1690]

Could be the solenoid....bang it with a wrench if it happens or just pop the clutch quickly if you need to.

[Karguy]

 IMHO I would say it's very likely your solenoid. As I recall, the solenoid is designed to energize the coil while the starter motor is engaged and turning, when the ignition switch is released from the start or crank position the power to the coil then switches back and comes from the ignition switch not the solenoid.
An internal problem in the solenoid can cause the coil to stay energized even after the ignition switch is turned to the off position, which of course would keep the ignition energized and the engine running when it is supposed to be off.
Hope this helps!
Thanks, Karl

[Rocket]

I have the key and cylinder out. I have pushed the switch toward the dash, and turned it the 1/8 turn counter clockwise, like the manual says. Next the manual says to remove the bezel ,switch and spacer. How do I get the bezel off. Looking at it,, I'm wondering if it screws off of the switch. Thanks in advance for the help. Ron

[KR500]

Rocket
Yes the bezel screws on/off the switch.

[Rocket]

I've got it all back together, except for hooking the speedometer cable back up to the speedometer. I took the instrument cluster out to get the ignition switch. I was able to get my hand in to unhook the cable, by unhooking wires on the temp. gage, and taking out some of the lights. I know that I used to unhook the speedometer, and hook it back up by putting my  hand and arm in from the left side of the steering column. but can't seem to find any place to work my hand up there now. Maybe my hand is bigger than it was when I was younger. Any tips on how to get the cable hooked back up to the speedometer. Thanks in advance for your help. Ron

[KR500]

Maybe to late now, but there is usually enough cable that you can pull out far enough to hook the cable on before you put the instrument cluster back in the dash.

[Rocket]

I tried to pull the cable out and didn't have any luck. I may have to get under the car and see if there are any clips around the transmission tunnel. Ron

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

if you drop the emergency brake handle (two big Phillip Screws hold it to the dash) then you can "wiggle" you hand up though the opening and get the cable back on