hot ignition key?

jas_hall · May 25, 2007, 07:29:10 PM

hi all, I don\'t know if this is a stupid question but here goes.
When I take the key out of the ignition after driving, it is hot to the touch. This is my first RX so I don\'t know if this is normal. What could be causing it and is it a potential problem/danger?

cheers all

Jason

RedRummy · May 25, 2007, 08:13:30 PM

hmmm.... mine isn\'t.

very odd.

Jono FD3 · May 25, 2007, 08:13:35 PM

Errrr, this is very odd!!! Mine doesn\'t do that..... sounds like you heve a short in there somwhere!!

Jono

Rocho · May 25, 2007, 10:04:36 PM

There is a light down there to help you see where to put the key in, does it stay on when you\'ve started the car?

ttpower · May 26, 2007, 10:51:44 PM

if your key is all metal, then it prob will as there a live wires on the barrel. Also there is a heater diversion just located behind it which might be pointing in the wrong direction!!

Joeh · May 27, 2007, 12:47:57 AM

Could be a short ?
Like, only happens with ignition is on, so ignition power is shorted?

philiwily · May 27, 2007, 01:06:07 AM

Down beside your shins theres a small vent.Make sure the hose is attached at the back of it. Warm keys would be useful for heating your hands in the winter though. Cheers Phil

jas_hall · May 28, 2007, 02:40:28 PM

Quote from: RochoThere is a light down there to help you see where to put the key in, does it stay on when you\'ve started the car?

the light does stay on.
the area round the auto shift is also warm to the touch. hope this is not a potential problem!

Rotorboy65 · May 28, 2007, 03:17:53 PM

The area around the auto-shift will be hot. There is a bulb that illuminates which gear you are in. That said this bulb should only be on while you have your lights on. Not sure regards the key being hot, like the others say on here it sounds like some sort of electrical short. Best get it checked out if you know of an autoelectrician get them to give it the once over........cheers Leigh.