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Old 06-12-2011, 12:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
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You might not want to shut down the engine with turning off the spark as the injectors may still pump fuel until the ECU decides there is a problem, which it may or may not, depending how smart your ECU is. Unburned fuel in the exhaust system can have explosive side effects.
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