lights & ignition

[missfixit70]

It should be on the back of the fuel pump with a wire going to it, it stops the fuel supply on a diesel engine which enables the engine to switch off.
A quick search on "Stop and solenoid" found this thread which shows where it is on a 99 new shape.

[Jolly Rogers]

how do u turn the engine off then?

Turns his lights off first

[steviebongo]

sorry trying to do to many things aswell as being on here

[steviebongo]

never heard of the lights being connected to a fuelpump before ?possibly a relay or corrosion somewherethats at fault is there any non standard fitments to ure van that has illumniation fitted that it could be back feding the engine run relay or power hold relay?

[jaylee]

update. when I turn the ignition off while side or headlights are on, the engine carries on running but all other fuctions stop, radio, windows, wipers, gear selector etc; I dont know how long it would run for and I dont know about a turbo timer. Colin newbie

In which case I think missfixit is on the right lines with it being a problem with the stop solenoid as this malfunctioning is really the only reason the engine will carry on running with the ignition off unless the vehicle has been fitted with run locks. This is actually a possibility if it came from a cold area of Japan. It may have been wired like this so they could leave the engine running while in the shops without leaving the keys in (We wire fire officers cars similairly to this so their batteries don't go flat when they leave their blue lights on when attending an incident.)

I think that's a good point... Maybe the previous owner had it set up so for instance so they pull up to camp & they want to get in the back set up camp raise the roof with the engine still on while safe in the knowledge the keys are in their possession to stop a hijacking!!
It might have been a cheaper option than getting a heater to keep the van warm while camping on cold evenings who knows...?

There might be a fuse somewhere to disable this feature.?

[Colin H F]

But why would you want the lights on

[jaylee]

But why would you want the lights on

You wouldn't leave yer lights on when you park up..? Maybe a reminder the engine could be running..?



Actually.. It makes sense to me! Could also act as a turbo timer too...

[jaylee]

More a saver than a timer but you know what i mean...

[cheffy34]

Wierd i had this on an old astra turned out to be the wrong bulbs in the rear lights used to stop when you took your foot of the brake freaked me out at the car park when it first happened different i know but if you could have seen my face and my mates when i was sat there in the car just parked up took the key out and thought We named it carrie

[Colin H F]

the question " why leave the lights on " was relating to the sugestion "it might be cheaper to leave the engine running to keep you warm on cold nights"

[jaylee]

the question " why leave the lights on " was relating to the sugestion "it might be cheaper to leave the engine running to keep you warm on cold nights"

Fair enough.. I'm just trying to get into the mindset of the Japanese owner that might have had this function fitted..
Maybe it was a delivery vehicle & the guy didn't want to keep stop starting, so he leaves the side lights on while the engine's still running while he drops of his merchandise?
The laws might be different in Japan...?

But why would you want the lights on

You wouldn't leave yer lights on when you park up..? Maybe a reminder the engine could be running..?




Actually.. It makes sense to me! Could also act as a turbo timer too...

In a noisy busy city this could be a good idea... Plus you ain't gonna need the radio & wipers going while yer dropping noodles off to business men in Tokyo are you!

[Colin H F]

Dont think so allthough it was a tintop originally it was not a delivery van it was an 8 seater mpv with known low milage

[jaylee]

The history on mine is it was one of 5 converted for a Tokyo hostel...

Mine was done like a builders van...
One was done like army truck.
One a wild west wagon & horses.
One looked like a Police car!
One was decked out totally in leather!!


See here.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f1ER91K_N0

[Colin H F]

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[francophile1947]

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Don't worry - jaylee's posts often don't make sense