Why does my van keep running even with key out!?

[wallyvan]

I have a strange problem with my van, usually once the engine is warm. It will keep running even if I remove the key. The only way I can stop it is to put the key back in turn it a few times and hope for the best!!
What may be the cause and is there an emergency cut off somehow?
Thanks all.

 

[radish]

It is probably a knackered ignition switch, it could be worn thats why it odesn't work fist time.

 

[bac2ba6]

As above ignition switch had the same problem on a bug years ago

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[wallyvan]

Magic, thanks.
What are we looking at price wise for a new/second hand one and how easy are they to fit please?

 

[matt-me]

here's a useful link. I've done it on a beetle without removing the steering column etc but there are some fiddly elements. Pretty straightforward with some patience. Remember the switch isn't the key barrel, that is something different..

http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/spooky/barrel/barrel.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Happystamps]

They're not that bad on a bay to be fair. Pain in the bum to change the ignition barrel, but the switch itself if OK from memory- think they're held in with a tiny grub screw.

 

[Heebee_GB]

Have you named your van Christine by any chance?