2006 Chevy Impala Engine stays running after key is removed

90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OFFSHORE_GUY
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My wife just told me her car (chevy Impala) the engine stays running after she turns off the key and removes it. She said the radio and everything else goes off, but the engine will stay running for a few minutes (maybe 5 mins at least) after she removes the key. What could be causing this? Thanks in advance. I am working offshore and i cant be there to trouble shoot it myself.
Jun 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Either the idle is too high and causing it to diesel/run on or the ignition switch
Jun 17, 2010 at 5:05 PM
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