Engine takes a while to turn off

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING
199,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLSPEAKER
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I turn the engine off and remove the key and it keeps running for a few minutes then finally sputters and dies. Dash lights stay on until it dies. Ignition switch was just changed a couple of weeks ago and it is still doing this.
Jul 29, 2016 at 1:17 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Start with having the computer scanned for any stored codes. If you have a severe vacuum leak somewhere it will cause what we call dieseling.
Jul 29, 2016 at 4:24 AM
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BLSPEAKER
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That has been done.
Jul 29, 2016 at 4:33 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Okay good, what are the code numbers being stored? Was the engine smoke tested for vacuum leaks?
Jul 29, 2016 at 5:39 AM
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