coast 13 Posted September 24, 2018 When I turn my car over it fires and will run as long as the key is engaged. Once the key is let off it dies. I noticed my ground strap is broke? Could this cause this issue? What other places should I check. Thanks Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jframe 195 Posted September 24, 2018 Does it die when the key returns to "run" position from "start"? If so, it may be the ignition switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KongaMan 1,144 Posted September 24, 2018 Sounds like a bad switch (as mentioned earlier) or an open connection on the resistance wire from the switch to the firewall connector. With the key in the RUN position, check the coil to see if you have voltage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DualQuadDave 87 Posted September 24, 2018 Step 1, this sounds like voltage is dying at the coil. Get volt meter, turn ign on and check voltage at coil(should be 12v or close to it). If not, check your coil wire under dash. Probably cooked. PM me, will guide you through repair. FYI, it's probably your switch that caused it. More to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr914 82 Posted September 25, 2018 also sounds to me like the ignition switch is disfunctioning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
