Turn Off and remove the key...power stays on

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tonypatthou
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Turn Off and remove the key...power stays on

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When I turn off the engine, and remove the key...the power stays on, the dash warning lights, etc. all stay on.
It happened last Sunday, apparently, the power stayed on all night, and my battery was totally dead. I had to replace it.
Why is the car doing that. Does that mean the ignition is bad, or is something else causing it .
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Post by marc79euro645 »

Probably your combo relay is sticking.
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Post by RonDwyer »

Depending on the condition of the switch, that's a possibility.
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Post by tonypatthou »

Turns out the ignition switch was bad. We replaced it, and we also replaced the flasher relay too. Things are back to normal...for the moment.

Tony
1981 528i 5 speed
2000 Z3 2.8 Roadster, 5 speed
2003 540iA M Sport
2007 335i Coupe, 6 spd, Sports Pack
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Post by Lenny D. »

Definitely the ignition switch.

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