Engine keeps running

prime system by switching on the ignition three times for 15 seconds each time.then operate starter maximum 30 seconds. if engine still dont start wait 5 seconds repeat the procedure.if engine does start idle rough run engine fast idle speed for one minute purge air out the lines until engine run smooth.

after replacing your ignition coil, try replacing also your high tension wires.

if this does not solve your problem, try using another battery (preferably a larger one), might as well be a weak battery

1st, replace your spark plugs(for gasoline engine) or heater plugs (for diesel engines)

if this does not work, have a mechanic check the timing of your engine. Engine timing is checked in the distributor, camshaft, and crankshaft.

WHEN ENGINE KEEP RUNNING WHEN YOU TURN OFF IGNITION.THIS IS CALLED DIESELING CAUSED BY IDLE SPEED TOO HIGH.TOO MUCH CARBON BUILT UP ON PISTON HEADS AND VALVES HEADS. WHEN YOU TURN OFF ENGINE HOT SPOTS LIKE CARBON BUILT UP ON VALVE HEADS STILL HOT GLOWING.IF YOUR ENGINE HAS LEAKING FUEL INJECTORS THE DRIPPING GAS WILL IGNITE FROM THE GLOWING CARBON ON VALVE HEADS THIS WILL KEEP ENGINE RUNNING.THE ONLY THING YOU CAN DO POUR A FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER AND ENGINE CARBON REMOVER IN GAS TANK.A BOTTLE OF SEAFOAM WILL DO. SECOND OPTION IF ENGINE KEEP DIESELING.YOU PROBABLY HAVE TO REMOVE HEADS BUY A WIRE USE ON A ELECTRIC DRILL AND CLEAN CARBON OFF VALVES HEAD IN THE HEAD. IF YOU HAVE DIESEL ENGINE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE MALFUNCTION.

No 3.1L but choose the one that is yours.....


2.5L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: clockwise



1999-04 4.0L Engine Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributorless ignition system


4.7L Engine Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributorless ignition


5.7L Engine Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributorless ignition

The ignition of today's cars are equipped with a lot more features and will not match with the old one. What you could ask the repairman to connect only those features, and, connect only the ignition wiring.The features not present in the 1988 model, simply keep it blank(no wiring connected to those terminals. The steering lock may not engage now, but make sure that it does not get locked while driving!. Just stick to the basic control of the ignition switch, i.e. putting on the electrical circuitry and to engage the starter of the engine.....sodeep

You will need to get a really good wiring diagram like a chiltons manual, AND the proper diagrams from the company that makes the ignition.
In reality, a race ignition may be cool to tell people about, but once the fire is lit, it's lit. It makes more sense to restore the original stuff that belongs in there and if you want, put a hotter ignition coil in there...that's all you need unless you are running at or above 8,000rpm with 12:1 compression!!!!! Used to build smallblock chevy and big inch top fuel engines...I know this stuff!!! good luck!!

This is most likely a faulty ignition switch, when you release the key and it cuts the engine this is a lost live feed to the coil if petrol or stop soenoid if diesel
check ignion switch for a live feed to the coil/stop solenoid when cranking

Do you have reverse lights? If not the wires go to the neutral safety switch. You may need to re-wire it to restore operation The haynes manual has a good plug diagram.