Has the car got an injection engine ? Jim
On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 8:56:51 PM UTC+1, Dave English wrote: > > Okay all, here's a good one to work out. > > Last night I went to my model aircraft club meeting. headlights were > needed on the way. When I parked, instead of shutting everything down then > turning off the engine, I turned the engine off first (I had forgotten > about the lights). I had removed the key and was about to get out before I > realised the engine was still running. > I turned the headlights off and the engine stopped. After making sure he > engine would start again I ignored it until I got home. > Back home I could reproduce the fault repeatedly. > With the engine running and the headlights on, turning off the ignition > did not stop the engine, it wasn't run-on, it was running properly. > Alternator and oil lights came on, but a bit on the dim side. When I turn > the headlights off, even to side lights, the engine stops normally. > Now you've all stopped laughing, (I had a bit of a giggle about it), I > know it's most probably an earth fault somewhere, I've yet to go through > the wiring diagrams, but if anyone's had anything similar, a starting point > would be appreciated. > At the moment I'll start with the main engine bonding lead and work out > from there. > > Regards > Dave English > Q2-009 > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
