Engine Wont Shut Off - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Luminous · 06-28-2009, 02:09 PM

It has only happened a few times, but when i turn the ignition off, the engine continues to chug. One time it was only for a few seconds, the next it was for 4 minutes. The lights and radio shut off and they all happened on really hot days. I thought it might be dieseling, but it chugged for 4 minutes. Just wondering what your thoughts might be. 98 Corolla VE

Axxis8203 · 06-28-2009, 03:55 PM

most likely someone incorrectly adjusted your idle speed, i would look there first.

Bitter · 06-28-2009, 07:25 PM

it could be an issue with the ignition switch or a relay staying stuck on or an actual engine problem. you should see if the coils are still firing and fuel pump is still running when this happens.

Bdub215 · 06-28-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Axxis8203

most likely someone incorrectly adjusted your idle speed, i would look there first.

dont think the idle is adjustable by a screw. that'd be news to me.

TenZen · 06-29-2009, 01:16 PM

most of the time that screw is just covered with glue or something. No need to adjust by hand since the computer really controls it,

Luminous · 06-29-2009, 06:37 PM

i have been having trouble starting my car also. sometimes it would just click and not even roll over, but i thought it was just the contacts in my starter that were worn out. Now it sometimes tries to start and rolls over a bit without starting. Could this problem be related to the engine not shutting off?