Posted By: btomasko
car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 03:46 PM
The following items have be replaced to no avail on fixing the problem,ignition switch,ballast restor and mogle,it starts but does not stay running plenty of spark and fuel,coil tests, good anyone have any ideas help 1968 roadrunner. thanks
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 03:54 PM
dies immediately after releasing the key or after a bit? Recent problem? always done it? Any part changes/adjustments right BEFORE the problem started
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 03:55 PM
if you've changed all that stuff with known good parts the issue has to be in the wiring between the switch and the ballast, when it makes the transition between start and run. it's 2 different circuits.
Posted By: Andrewh
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 03:58 PM
so now you eliminated the ballast which is normally what this would be, unless it is bad again, which you check for continuity.
second you eliminated the ignition switch, but again, could still be bad.
the next thing to check for voltage at the ballast, then back track to the bulkhead connector till you find your missing power.
Posted By: hp383
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 04:05 PM
Have you done an electronic ignition conversion, I am guessing yes since you mention the module.
Try looking at the pickup coil inside the distributor. This seems to have the signs of a failed one.
Posted By: Fury Fan
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 04:19 PM
If this is a car with the ign swithc mounted on the column, actuated by a rod from the lock cyl, that switch could be not adjusted/located properly.
Posted By: btomasko
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 06:50 PM
Robert,I just was going to take the car to a show when this problem occured,no changes were made before hand. I even checked the fuel pump
thanks
Posted By: hp383
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 07:19 PM
If its not the pickup coil, you can also check the grounds to the ignition module.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 07:21 PM
My eddy 1406 would stall for no reason at idle regularly & it was dirt in the idle circuit. A 2 second blast of starting fluid into each idle mixture screw hole took care of it (repeated twice in a weeks' time). But from your descrip you're thinking it is an electrical prob?. I would clean the bulkhead brass terminals for a start
Posted By: 340SHORTY
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/26/12 07:29 PM
Throw the
ORANGE ignition box in the trash and replace it with 1 from your local parts house...
Posted By: mcmopars
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/27/12 12:01 AM
my car does the exact same thing.it only happens every once in a while.if i unplug and replug the ballast she will start.i know this sounds odd,but it works.someone told me its a bad wire on the ballast but im yet to find it.
Posted By: RawnDart
Re: car stops running after key is released - 07/27/12 12:32 AM
The problem is likely in the connector from the ignition switch to the bulkhead.
Mine would occasionally do that, and when I looked deeper into the problem, I found this:
