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[frenzy382]

Hi everyone,

 

Strange problem here....

 

1966 Austin Mini Cooper S.

Engine starts on the key fine..no probs.  However, the engine won't turn off at the key...it will just sit there happily running until it runs out of petrol or explodes due to overheating

 

 

Any ideas?

 

thnx.

[The Principal]

sounds like the ignition switch has had it, is it one of these? http://www.minispare...px|Back to shop

[thefarmer]

Looks like it...

Are these easy to replace? Also, what's the best way of turning the engine off in this situation? Stall it?

[lrostoke]

Stalling it would work but you'll still have power going to the coil which I believe will then damage the coil if the engine isn't running.

Once you've stalled it disconnect the wire off the coil positive ..but make sure it can't short out on anything.

[The Principal]

remove the low tension positive side of the coil