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W126 shutdown gremlin?
1985 500SEL.
For whatever reason my W126 continues running with key removed and the ACC engaged/on. Push the button to turn off the ACC and it shuts down. I'm used to it so I don't care but it has resulted into some panicked calls from friends who have borrowed the car. Any ideas? I'm sure it is back feeding somewhere through a relay but I'm stumped as to which one or ones. It has a new ignition switch due to a different problem but it did it before and after the switch was replaced.
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I assume that your car has an Over Voltage Protection relay. If it does, i would start by replacing it with a new one. If that does not fix the problem, try disconnecting the small wire that feeds the alternator light. The last time i faced this problem the diode bridge in the alternator had burned over and did not stop charging when the ignition switch was turned off, it was bleeding +12 volts through the small wire. If you need more info feel free to PM me.
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Makes sense. I'll give those two items a try.
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Oops! I did it to myself.
![]() Found out by unplugging the relay I had re-wired. Back to the soldering iron!
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