Thread: Ignition - cars continues to run when key removed

Hi guys.
I've had an issue a couple of times.
A few months back a get a message from my wife saying the car was running in the driveway. It had started up and ran all by it's self.
Well I done some research, and questions and then replaced the fuse box.
Well over the weekend I parked up, turned the ignition off and removed the key. As I done it, I heard the starter go, all dash lights came on as if the ignition was on, and the car stayed running. The moment I put the key back in it all went off as normal.
So what am I looking at here? I would say that the barrel is ok as it does what it should, but the switch is faulty. What part is connect with the key? As in the alarm / immobiliser.
I only run a key blade, alarm & immobiliser turned off

We had the problem with the Panda trying to start itself.

Turned out to be main fuse box under bonnet internally shorting out.

Got a replacement from TRS in Adelaide.

Cheers and good luck!

Pete