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Engine keeps running after key is turned off

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Awesometimes, Aug 11, 2017.

  1. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    Awesometimes

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    I need some help my friend just as in yesterday bought a 2010 Wrangler. When he turns the key off the engine keeps running. It will stop after a couple of minutes or if you turn the key back on it will shut off after about 20 seconds.
    Any ideas what to check or replace
     
    Awesometimes, Aug 11, 2017
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  2. Aug 12, 2017 at 6:25 AM
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    SmittyJeeper

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    I've never seen that on a jeep before but it sounds like the ignition switch is bad. They are fairly easy to change and around $60 from a napa store. I would start there if it were me.
     
    SmittyJeeper, Aug 12, 2017
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  3. Aug 12, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    Thanks I will check that
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    Your jeep is possesed lol
     
    Jeep_Guy, Aug 12, 2017
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    Awesometimes. It's not knocking and pinging like it's trying to shut down ? Or does it keep running as if you never turned the key off?
     
    JKBob 25, Aug 12, 2017
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  6. May 25, 2023 at 3:38 AM
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    Ran across this thread after searching the issue im having. What did you figure out with the issue? Im having the same issue that started over the weekend
     
    Jmuir92, May 25, 2023
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  7. Oct 5, 2024 at 12:04 PM
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    Itsnotacuallynotmine Such a stupid typo

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    I'm having the same issue. It just continues to run even after the key is removed. The dash will sit down like normal but the engine didn't miss a beat like the key never left the run position. Steering wheel will lock but yeah. I'm lost on what to do
     
    Itsnotacuallynotmine, Oct 5, 2024
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