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07-04-2011, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Houston,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Cobra #340, Reflex Silver with Ghost Stripes/Rondells, Polished Roush 402R, TKO600
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When I turn off the key...my BDR still runs??
Last night I took my BDR for a quick spin...when I pulled back into my garage...I turned off the key...but the engine continued to run...I ended up turning the battery kill switch off...and it finally died...
Occasionally my ignition switch binds...can I safely assume it's time to replace the ignition switch...I checked all the ignition switch connections...and they all appear secure...any thing else I should check?
Hope everyone's having a great 4th of July weekend!
Randy
BDR #340
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07-04-2011, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Chicago,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, Pushrod 16 valve V-8, Aluminum block/heads, GM engine-control system with port fuel injection
Posts: 75
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most likely your ignition switch is going south. Try wiggling the key next time usually helps align the contacts.
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07-04-2011, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hideaway, Texas,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #318, 418 CI, 532 RWHP, Mass Flow Injected, TKO600-Road Race, BMW M3 Suspension, Race Springs (Wouldn't do it again, rough on the street).
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Replace the ignition switch, this can get worse. On my Backdraft, the switch went out slowly, but in the other direction. Was cruising on the freeway when it just went dead, coasted over to the side and tried to start it again, it fired and made it about 100 feet. Kept this up till I got it off the busy road. Switch was hot. Replaced it on the side of the road, very easy, and all was well and still is. That thing can strand you and they are cheap.
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Wayne Rogers in Hideaway, Texas
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07-04-2011, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Wow! That SOB just wants to run!
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07-04-2011, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
Posts: 3,044
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The switches are serious POSs. When I removed mine it literally fell apart in my hand. Of course this could have been due to the fact that it was glued into the dash with about a pound of silicone. I went down to O Rielly's and picked one off the wall. Works perfect.
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07-04-2011, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Cobra #340, Reflex Silver with Ghost Stripes/Rondells, Polished Roush 402R, TKO600
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovehamr
The switches are serious POSs. When I removed mine it literally fell apart in my hand. Of course this could have been due to the fact that it was glued into the dash with about a pound of silicone. I went down to O Rielly's and picked one off the wall. Works perfect.
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Is the O'reilly part a perfect fit...or does require a bit of modification? |
07-04-2011, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Brunswick,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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I wouldn't say "Perfect" just because it's an absolute but it works way better than the original. Our originals are generic doo doo anyway and the size of the opening in the dash is for the universal types that you'll find in the help section of just about any auto parts store. I had to use an extra washer as a spacer in mine but that kept me from having to glue it in with a huge glob of silicone. Nearly all of them will have 3 posts on the back and we only use 2 of them because of the starter button but even those are labeled. So, unless you just really have no faith in your mechanical ability at all, shag your happy azz down to the parts store and pick one up! I think you'll be glad you did.
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07-05-2011, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: miami,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: E-M Cobra Ford FE 427 w/ Webers 48 IDA
Posts: 1,380
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Are you sure its not run on from the electric fan?
Although it sounds like the ignition key is a common problem on the BDR. Is it a Lucas switch?
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07-05-2011, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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07-05-2011, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Houston,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Cobra #340, Reflex Silver with Ghost Stripes/Rondells, Polished Roush 402R, TKO600
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
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As away...thanks for everyone's help...I just ordered a ignition switch... |
07-07-2011, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Cobra Make, Engine: 427
Posts: 298
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Originally Posted by Cashburn
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okay got the new switch so where do the two wires connect their is quite a selection :-) |
07-08-2011, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Houston,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Cobra #340, Reflex Silver with Ghost Stripes/Rondells, Polished Roush 402R, TKO600
Posts: 62
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The new ignition switch arrived from Summitt yesterday...the Painless switch is certainly of better quality than the existing ignition switch...easy installation...old switch in the trash...new switch installed...
Heck yes...now the Cobra turns off as it should!
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