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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Hi guys, I have a little monster in my 75' stingray and he's laughing at me. lol. Ok. As soon as I turn the inigiton the fuse to the instrument panel lights blows, the engine runs, and when i attempt to shut off the car, the key turn all the way back and the engine continues run. I have to pull the fuse above the instrument panel fuse to turn off the engine. I have removed the dash and cannot find any bad wires.

Could it be the iginition switch? IDK any suggestions would be greatly appreicated!

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Most likely a bad ignition switch.

P.S. That little 'imp' that is causing all your problems is Loki, a troublesome little [invisible] critter that delights in causing you to lose stuff and in making things work strangely. Frankly, I glad he's at your place...I'm tired of fighting with the little sh!+...

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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Default Asumey,give me a call !

I live in Akron also, I have a electrical question to ask you B4 I post on this forum if you can, Thanks, Terry 703-8884
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Thanks for a reply 7T1vette, I am going to try that this week, I'll let you know.

TC285, what can I answer for you?
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TC285, What can I answer for you?
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Default Asumey, I posted a new thread

Tony, I just posted my ? in a new thread above, I tried to catch you b4 you went offline, Thanks !
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