power stays on

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Plankton
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Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:20 pm
Car: nissan s13

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After finishing my swap I tried to start the car, it cranked but dint exactly start.(sounds like a horrible missfire). After removing the key out of the ignition, i noticed that my power stayed on ;tech lights, ecu lights etc. checked all the grounds, connections, but cant find anything to this.Seeing if anybody had a problem similar to what I am experiencing right now, or if anybody has any thoughts on this; please feel free to share.


slownslurious
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Joined: Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:28 pm

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if you turn mine to run and turn it off the power stays on but if you switch it all the way up to start and switch it off mine turns off normally.I just accept it as a probable wiring glitch that I don't care enough to track down.

Akihisa
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Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:38 pm
Car: 300zx, Italjet Formula 50Lc, Italjet Dragster 180

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My car does that also, I have just gotten used to it, but would like to know what causes that.

boost_boy
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Joined: Thu Nov 14, 2002 7:28 am
Car: B12 sentra w/built CA18DET, B12 sentra w/fully-built CA18DET, S13 coupe w/ CA18DET, S13 hatch w/CA18DET, 2002 maxima SE
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Plankton wrote:After finishing my swap I tried to start the car, it cranked but dint exactly start.(sounds like a horrible missfire). After removing the key out of the ignition, i noticed that my power stayed on ;tech lights, ecu lights etc. checked all the grounds, connections, but cant find anything to this.Seeing if anybody had a problem similar to what I am experiencing right now, or if anybody has any thoughts on this; please feel free to share.
This is caused by bad a not too good wiring job. I can't tell you where because I didn't wire your car, but a grounded circuit has been left open. I've seen this happen too many times and unfortunately, all cars had to be re-wired.

Dee

Plankton
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Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:20 pm
Car: nissan s13

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Well thanks for drooping some knowledge on me, I was kinda hoping it would be something minor; but that’s not the case. I had my Harness done at Wiring Specialties, I’m not sure if they guarantee their work, but il find out tomorrow. Thanks for the info

slownslurious
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Joined: Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:28 pm

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yeah same here I had someone wire mine who knew what he was doing, its probably me missing a ground somewhere (I do that sometimes).


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