cars citreon xzara picasso take key out sill running

timing is out take to garage

if you have not turned the car off and you can take the key out and it is still running either the lock is worn or the key is worn

this is a common fault on the Picasso, you will have to have a new ignition barrel fitted, its a bit of a rip off as you have to buy a full lock kit and get it fitted by the dealer as the new key will have to be programed to the car, l have seen a Picasso go on fire with the same fault because the starter motor has bean running continually and over heated the wiring, stall the car to stop it and disconnect the battery (its under the passenger seat) and get in touch with the garage.

is it diesel????
if it is then its the stop valve on the pump.
if not its a faluty ignition barrel.
either way contact main dealer for parts prices

Hit the engine with a sledge hammer until it stops...the fuel is worth more than an entire years output from the Sh*troen factory.

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