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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/11/2009


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Hi, I need some help. I have a 1965 Rambler Marlin with a 327 V8. My question is that even when I turn the key switch to the "off" position the car will continue to run. I have replaced the Voltage Regulator, Ballast Resistor and Key Switch and still no help. I tried to remove all the fuses and the car still runs. Please someone help me with this. I have the old Motorola Voltage Regulator Electrical System in this car "Original" and I cannot figure out why I am having this problem. Could it be a wire to the starter soleniod??? Or could it be something different? Please help me in this matter. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Check the wiring from your ignition switch to ignition coil. Locate a wiring diagram for a pre-1970 AMC. Make sure when the key is "OFF", there is no power at the "+" side of the coil. Follow the wire (I think it's yellow) to the ignition switch and see if the switch has voltage there. It shouldn't. It sounds like a wiring problem. i.e. a short

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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