Myles Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Just got back from a blat. Bl**dy hot today (the weather, that is). I left the engine running for a minute or two while I checked the oil level (separate thread about this elsewhere...) and then switched off. The engine continued to run for ooooh, I dunno, realistically 3-5 seconds - obviously it felt longer due to the WTF factor. It's a 1.6 k-series roadsport with an apollo tank. Not a diesel, honest No tweaks. Never done it before - but I think I might have spied a thread some time ago. Any ideas? Should I even be worried (I'm not yet - saving that for later...) Regds, Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ford Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Don't worry Myles, they all do that. I have been told that it happens when the radiator fan is running when you switch off. Even if that is not the right explanation, I *know* that it's still not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Myles When the engine is switched off with the fan running, the fan stops being a motor driven by electicity and becomes a dynamo for a few seconds generating electricity while it comes to a stop. So, although you have cut the power, the fan holds the power line high for a couple of seconds and allows the engine to carry on running. The ECU is not controlled by the ignition switch because it has a pemanent +12v line straight to the battery. Chris 1.8K SV 140hp see it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ahh! Yep, that'd be it. Rings a bell too. Hmm, so how many TADTS's have I found so far... It's a bit like finding 'easter eggs' in computer games - there will be more out there somewhere Thanks Edited by - Myles on 15 Jun 2003 17:06:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGaval Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 You got to love this club. I just got back from a great Blat, turn the car off, take the key out and it's still running for a few seconds. Figured that you guys would set me on the right path to fix it. I didn't even have to Post the question. Is this a great club or what! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 I probably wouldn't have if the search was working.... I know it's a bit tricky with 7's - practically no two are the same, but surely someone has put together a reasonable TADTS faq... ? Any qualified volunteers (or links to existing works?) Regds, Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 you can submit stuff to the 7faq pages, by using the link at t he top of the page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 Doh! 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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