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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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400 problem?

what will make a 400 engine keep cranking over when the key is off? when i try to crank it, it keeps turning the engine after i turn the key off? thought it was the solenoid and replaced that, but still doing the same thing.any ideas what is causing this?thank you...
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:17 AM
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Bad ignition switch or improper wiring. Occasionally a bad starter will weld the solenoid contacts also.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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ignition switch was changed about a year ago. what do you mean by improper wiring.? i have had this truck for 7 years and this is the first time this has happened.what wiring could be wrong?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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You may need another switch.
 
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