Honda: Ignition Key Gets Hot

Hi,
I don't think so. Better check with dealer and put it on record.
Sounds like there is poor connection inside the switch assembly
causing the heat. It could be even fire hazard if it really gets
that hot. Older CRV has recall on siwtch wiring harness for intermittent
connection.(engine cuts out unexpectedly)
Tony

Carl wrote: 

In article <net>, "Carl" <com>
wrote:
 

Apparently it is. Apparently it has to do with the solenoid that locks
the steering wheel when the igntion is off. When the ignition is on,
current goes through this solenoid to unlock the wheel.

And solenoids get hot.

Your Honda dealer will have a bulletin on this, stating that it's
absolutely normal.

On 9/21/2003 11:30 AM Carl spake these words of knowledge:
 

Yep. I've had it on my last three cars - 2 Hondas and a Chrysler.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
"When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I
realized that the Lord, in his wisdom, didn't work that way. So I just
stole one and asked him to forgive me." - Emo Phillips

i have a 2003 crv also, and my keys gets pretty hot, so im guessing its
normal.
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it's normal. there's a service news on this. when you incorporate the
immobilizer system theres a lot of electricity flowing through the
switch and cylinder.
Chip

In article <net>, "Carl" <com> wrote:
 

I agree that it's normal. My key also gets hot. That's probably why Honda
and other car companies now place a huge piece of plastic on top of the
keys. You should only touch the plastic portion of the key so you won't
have to touch the hot metal part.