# 2005 Honda CR-V runs when the key is turned to Off **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 11, 2018, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474 "2018-03-11T09:58:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SONDOMathieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@SONDOMathieu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SONDOMathieu)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/1 "2018-03-11T09:58:28Z")
2005 Honda engine still runs with starting Key in “OFF” ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/3 "2018-03-11T20:32:48Z")
I imagine OP actually has a question . . . based on the fact that this response falls under the “ask someone” category I suspect the question is “Can somebody help me figure out why my engine stays running with the key in the off position” . . . ? ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/4 "2018-03-11T21:09:12Z")
This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve heard about problem ignition switches in Hondas. Years ago they had an extensive recall to replace them. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/5 "2018-03-11T22:13:37Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > I suspect the question is “Can somebody help me figure out why my engine stays running with the key in the off position” . . . ? You are probably correct. But why are the transferred posts from carcomplaints so vague or hard to understand is the question. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/6 "2018-03-12T13:50:09Z")
Does it run normally, or does it chug along for a little while and then finally cut off? Could be dieseling from leaky injectors if it’s the latter… ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-runs-when-the-key-is-turned-to-off/113474/7 "2018-03-12T22:26:06Z")
Any aftermarket stereo, lights, etc.? One vehicle at work of another make I put in a power point in for a spotlight. I tapped into the 2 way radio that turned off with the ignition for convenience, And if a spotlight with a charging capability was plugged into the power point the engine would not turn off. That was maybe 4 or 5 years ago. The driver asked our mechanic to fix it, and mechanic said just unplug the damn light when you are done using it.