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ProF · 07-22-2008, 08:25 PM

I didn't reply to this post when it was current (I always used the key to turn on and off), but when I had my (new to me) 03 RG in for repair, the indy noticed me turning it off with the ignition switch and gave me what for. He said he's seen (and had happen to him) ecm's get fried by transient voltage when the ignition switch is turned off while carrying the fuel injection current. He said that when you turn off the kill switch, you've cut the power to the fuel injection system, which (and here I'm not sure what he meant, so if it sounds really dumb it's me not him talking) will prevent the aforementioned spikes.

I don't know if it's true, but being new to fuel injected motors, I figure I'll do it his way. Makes no difference to me, as I have to learn a new way anyway. I'm used to the key hanging under the gas tank, which I have to admit, I still reach for occasionally.

If this argument is nonsense, I'd appreciate being set straight.

07-22-2008, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
ProF Warming The Wheels Join Date: 2008, Mar 17 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 123 My Mood:	Re: How do YOU turn it off? I didn't reply to this post when it was current (I always used the key to turn on and off), but when I had my (new to me) 03 RG in for repair, the indy noticed me turning it off with the ignition switch and gave me what for. He said he's seen (and had happen to him) ecm's get fried by transient voltage when the ignition switch is turned off while carrying the fuel injection current. He said that when you turn off the kill switch, you've cut the power to the fuel injection system, which (and here I'm not sure what he meant, so if it sounds really dumb it's me not him talking) will prevent the aforementioned spikes. I don't know if it's true, but being new to fuel injected motors, I figure I'll do it his way. Makes no difference to me, as I have to learn a new way anyway. I'm used to the key hanging under the gas tank, which I have to admit, I still reach for occasionally. If this argument is nonsense, I'd appreciate being set straight. __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.