2000 BMW 328 E46 engine Not switching off

2000 BMW 328
250,000 MILES
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LXG
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I tried searching around, but couldnt find anything. I turn the car off with the key and it acts like I didnt do anything. The Car stayed running. So, I killed it by disconnecting the fuel pump switch and then everything stays on ( my fan, battery light, oil light,as well as my brake lights the only thing that turned off with the ignition was the radio). So I had to unhook the battery. I changed the ignition switch the week before (cos it was refusing to start and the car was behaving fine only for this to occur now) Please Help urgently as I am grounded as it is. Thanks
Jun 28, 2013 at 7:04 AM
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There may be a need for the replacement of the main relay
Jun 28, 2013 at 7:09 AM
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LXG
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Thank you I would check that. However, if there are more suggestions I am open to them. Thanks
Jun 28, 2013 at 7:42 AM
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LXG
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Are you talking of the relays under the hood?
Jun 28, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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Yes, inside the Ebox in the area above the glovebox under the hood, there are several Torx screws securing it in place
Jul 2, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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Could also be in the steering column locking mechanism
Jul 2, 2013 at 8:14 AM