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**paul blair** · 08-01-2016, 02:57 PM

Cesar-going back to engine wont shut off ! If some one has used jumper cables and connected them wrong the alternator diode would most likely open and let electricity to bleed back through the negative side of charging system causing battery drain and possibly keeping engine running with switch off! With engine running you should have 13 to 14.2 volts or so. Sounds like you might have more problems from wiring. I would make sure battery is fully charged, run engine with alternator disconnected and see if engine shuts off!! You might be chasing more than one problem. At least you will know the charging system is ok!

08-01-2016, 02:57 PM	#7
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 326	Re: Ignition Unfused posts always hot Cesar-going back to engine wont shut off ! If some one has used jumper cables and connected them wrong the alternator diode would most likely open and let electricity to bleed back through the negative side of charging system causing battery drain and possibly keeping engine running with switch off! With engine running you should have 13 to 14.2 volts or so. Sounds like you might have more problems from wiring. I would make sure battery is fully charged, run engine with alternator disconnected and see if engine shuts off!! You might be chasing more than one problem. At least you will know the charging system is ok!