Bayley Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Hey guys I have replaced my ignition barrel and ignition switch my car still won't stay running you can start it but as soon as you let go of the key it turns off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Hi Bayley, If your car has a "ballast" resistor attached next to the ignition coil, short it out with a piece of wire, from one terminal to the other. Try starting your car again. If it runs this time, when you let the key spring back, then your ballast resistor has burnt out, or gone open circuit, & will need replacing. If that fixes it, it is an easy fix. If it doesn't fix it, then give us a yell, & we'll try something else. Do not run this for anymore than a few seconds, as this technique may try to keep the starter motor turning, depending on how the wiring is currently connected. Cheers Banjo Edited May 21, 2020 by Banjo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayley Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thankyou it is my ballast resistor that have broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Good one Bayley ! Glad it was something simple. Cheers Banjo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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