cgallamore Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 about a month ago i turned off the key and the engine kept running i checked my gauges,all went to zero that usually do with key in off position,turned it back on gauges went to where they should,waited 20 seconds or so tried it again, it shut down normally. thought it was just a fluke.last nite i started it,watched gauges oil pressure came up to normal, like normal,after 10 or 15 seconds engine died, imediatly checked gauges,they were as if key was turned off, there was a check engine lite on, dont know why i did this, stupid i guess!! instead of checking the code i turned the key off and restarted the engine, and every thing worked fine.do you think i should change the ignition switch? or wait and see if it will do this again, and try to get the code.this truck sat on the dealers lot for 3 years, if that makes a difference? (you can't fix stupid.) Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 all fluids rite on full, Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I've had this happen to me before and knew it was from corrosion in the switch. So I got the bright idea and sprayed WD40 into the switch and never had the problem again. Not saying this is the cure for your vehicle. But it's worth a try. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 i have some gm lock cylinder lube from one of their recalls i'll try it. just curios was the truck you tried this on a late model? computer truck? thanks for your help. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 i have some gm lock cylinder lube from one of their recalls i'll try it. just curios was the truck you tried this on a late model? computer truck? thanks for your help. No Sir it was not computerized. Even if it is, what can it hurt if you are just spraying it into the switch where the key goes into the cylinder? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 found my problem today low coolant sensor. that still does not explain still running after key is turned off.sprayed key hole with lube i think my problem is fixed,between both . thanks mike Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I hoped it would work for you but, who would know for sure? I can tell you that when I had problems with a car or truck I may be working on when I was a younger and at home, my dad would use the simplest methods sometimes and they would work most everytime. It would just get my goat that he would figure things out and I could not. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-42945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 that is what dads are for, in my case grand dad Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-43099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 that is what dads are for, in my case grand dad Lost my only brother in feb. 05, then my dad oct. 08 and I never had any children, so only one I have now to confy with is God. And I confy in him each day. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11251-does-this-sound-like-a-key-switch-ignition/#findComment-43111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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