Car always getting power

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sapple89

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After installing a new starter I realized that my car is ALWAYS getting power. I am able to start the car with the key still in my pocket. I guess my '31 is equipped with a special "keyless go" option:p. Can someone please explain if this is normal or am i missing something?
 
How do you shut it off? If you have a pop out type ignition, you can remove the key once it is on and have to push the switch in to cut the car off.
 
The coil and horn have power all the time and the switches for those 2 items supplies the grounds.
The headlights, taillight, and starter are supplied power by the switches.
 
when you say start the car does that mean just cranking or running and able to drive it?? if its just cranking that is normal
 
Worn popout switches will pop back out sometimes after you push them in to kill the engine.My sedan will do that if somebody driving it that is not familiar with it.If I don't push it firmly enough it will pop back out when I slam the door.
 
Mitch//pa said:
when you say start the car does that mean just cranking or running and able to drive it?? if its just cranking that is normal
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The car will crank but not start. I just thought I would have battery issues if the starter is always getting power.
 
thats normal, cranking and lights ,horn will work with key off
turning the key on completes the ignition circuit for spark
 
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sapple89,

The starter does not always have power. The starter has power only when the starter switch is closed.

I think that you meant to say that you can always turn on the starter without turning the ignition switch.

Marc
 
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