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1994 BMW 325 hot wires after turn off

Tiny
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  • 1994 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 186,000 MILES
I have a 1994 325I convertible, when I turn off the key the engine keeps going. When I pop the clutch to kill the engine there are still things using power. Checked it out & two main wires are still hot. The lights for the mileage part of the dash work. The accessories, like the radio do not.
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
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Was the radio/alarm involved, was it an aftermarket system?
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 AT 10:41 PM
Tiny
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Yes the radio system was put in a couple of years ago.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 AT 11:03 AM
Tiny
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It sounds like the ignition lock inside the steering column is broken and is not shutting the electrical portion of the lock go all the way to shut the car down. The steering column will need to be removed and it will require some special tools. Do you have the tools and ability?
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 AT 1:38 PM
Tiny
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My son has done some work on the car, so he may be able to handle this.
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Good deal, let me know if you need help.
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 AT 2:22 PM

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