I'll check it out, but I hope it doesn't have a bad cell. It's a brand new Optima.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Tibbits Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 5:06 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition switch woes... I used to be a mechanic I have had this happen several times.I would check the starter and also the batt. . If the batt, has a dead cell it sometimes will not disengage the solenoid on the starter. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 9:39 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition switch woes... > Hey guys, > > I need some suggestions asap if possible! The other day I came home > from work in my 71 Blazer, turned the key to off and the engine kept > running like I didn't do anything. > > So, being the smart guy that I am, I went to NAPA and bought a new > ignition switch. I installed it a few minutes ago, started the > engine, let it run for a minute or two and then turned the key to off, > and guess what? It kept running! Obviously the ignition switch isn't > the problem. I guess I'm not so smart any more! > > Has anyone had this happen before and if so, what did you do to fix it? > This is my daily driver so I need to figure this one out quickly! Thanks. > > Herb > > >
