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Sometimes when I park and turn off the ignition,the car keeps chugging
and then dies. Any reason? thanks

Herb wrote:
> Sometimes when I park and turn off the ignition,the car keeps chugging
> and then dies. Any reason? thanks

It's called "dieseling" - compression ignition is still happening, just
like in a diesel engine. The most common cause I'm aware of is excess
carbon buildup in the head - it can continue smoldering and acts like a
glow plug. Too lean a mixture can cause the head to run too hot and
trigger it as well.


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herb777@webtv.net (Herb) wrote in news:7783-435BEE07-995@storefull-
3353.bay.webtv.net:

> Sometimes when I park and turn off the ignition,the car keeps chugging
> and then dies. Any reason? thanks
>
>


Primary Slow Mixture Cutoff Solenoid may be sticking on.

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