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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Okay so i have a 94 civic its been my daily driver for a year and a half now with no real problems

but now when i turn off my car my fog lights stay on, and my air keeps blowing. i would say something was mis wired but nothing has changed and this just randomly started now.

any help would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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bump, sucks having to unplug my battery everytime i get out of the car
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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You have a short circuit condition or something wired incorrectly. Start tracing the wiring on the circuits that stay powered.
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Also, get yourself the FSM, be it in .pdf or physical and check the wiring diagrams to see what relays run inline with the systems that are remaining powered...then pull the relays and bench test them...sounds like you might have a relay frozen in the powered position.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: Strange ignition problem - civic

i can swap a engine but i have no clue about electronics, i dont even know the first place to start
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Default Re: Strange ignition problem - civic

Originally Posted by coreyBWA
i can swap a engine but i have no clue about electronics, i dont even know the first place to start
maybe a short in the ignition itself? try unplugging it and go from there
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 01:29 AM
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where am i unplugging the ignition from? i disconnected my fog lights and took my radio out still no luck
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by coreyBWA
bump, sucks having to unplug my battery everytime i get out of the car
Did you check the fuse?
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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check all fuses .
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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A bad fuse is not going to keep the ign./acc. circuit on.

As has been mentioned, either a "short" from a 12V+ constant to the ign./acc. circuit or a bad ign. switch.

Remove the column cover assy. [14/15] and the drivers lower instrument cover, [14] so you can see the ign. switch harness...
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...STRUMENT+PANEL
see if there is an alarm or remote start, [you do not know about] wired to the harness and/or follow ign. switch harness to there plugs and unplug them...
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If there is an alarm/remote start wired in, try unplugging it, if unplugging it solves problem, remove it completely, [all wiring] if unplugging the ign. switch solves the problem, replace the switch. 94
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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engine swaps are easy. A monkey can do it. Electrical is where you make your money. Located in socal? Pay me and I will take care of it for ya
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 06:51 AM
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