American Motors: 1965 Rambler Marlin will Not Shut Off, ballast resistor, soleniod


Question
Hi, I need some help. I have a 1965 Rambler Marlin with a 327 V8. My question is that even when I turn the key switch to the "off" position the car will continue to run. I have replaced the Voltage Regulator, Ballast Resistor and Key Switch and still no help. I tried to remove all the fuses and the car still runs. Please someone help me with this. I have the old Motorola Voltage Regulator Electrical System in this car "Original" and I cannot figure out why I am having this problem. Could it be a wire to the starter soleniod??? Or could it be something different? Please help me in this matter. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Check the wiring from your ignition switch to ignition coil. Locate a wiring diagram for a pre-1970 AMC. Make sure when the key is "OFF", there is no power at the "+" side of the coil. Follow the wire (I think it's yellow) to the ignition switch and see if the switch has voltage there. It shouldn't. It sounds like a wiring problem. i.e. a short