Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 5:17 PM
I recently bought a a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 at an auction. The engine starts and runs fine but when I turn the key to the off position, the engine will not shut off. I have to pull the engine control fuse on the main fuse box under the hood to kill the engine. It is not the key cylinder or the wheel lock control. With the key in the off position, the electric windows and turn signals do not operate but the abs, air bag, and brake warning lights stay on and the set belt warning bell keeps sounding. I have to disconnect the battery to get these lights to turn off. I would like to know what it is exactly that is supposed to kill the engine when the key is turned off. That way maybe I can back trace the problem.