I noticed it the past 2 times I drove. My car had been in the sun with the windows up...but the ignition switch stayed hot for about 30 min...and my key was hot. Is it just taking a long time to cool off? or is something possibly wrong with it? Thanks.
2007-09-03 17:37:01 · 7 answers · asked by Deenie 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Probably the metal steering column absorbing the heat with your windows up, nothing to worry about.
I put keys like that in my pocket once and only once.
also the heat will melt plastic stuff so be careful what you store in your car
2007-09-03 17:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Brassmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be hot. Especially if it was in a locked up car in the sun all day. If it's 90 degrees outside, the temperature inside the car could be around 120-140 degrees. So yes, it will take awhile for it to cool down. Nothing is wrong with your car. Try living in Phoenix when it's 110 outside and around 150-180 degrees inside the car. You feel like you want to wear oven mitts to drive. It doesn't mean there is something wrong with the steering wheel though!
2007-09-03 17:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dose it have a light on the key switch>?is the whole column in the area getting warm if so than there is a voltage draw an something is overheating>?Best get it looked at before it leaves you stranded< Call the dealer they may have a recall then your lucky or they might know what's wrong>good luck>?
2007-09-03 17:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ignition change has 3 positions: a million, it is the 1st place after putting the foremost and rotating it forward, activates consumer-friendly upload-ons like the radio and not something. 2 (the subsequent click forward) runs means to numerous the structures so which you would be able to function your headlights, climate administration etc. and means up a diagnostic scantool. 3 is the beginning up place and engages the starter, and then the foremost quickly rotates back to placed 2. Turning the change "ON" while engaged on vehicles skill picking place 2, so the diagnostic scantool can communicate with a vehicle's onboard computers. it is wide-unfold as "KOEO," key on engine off. nevertheless in case you have no longer figured this out on your own you may desire to possibly seek for a expert's tips in the previous working the motor vehicle in question.
2016-12-12 17:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by mckernan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me that it was just the sun. the ignition is metal and takes longer to cool. the key being regular temp absorbed the heat and also became hot. if is hot at night when sitting then there is a hot wire touching metal. check it at night to be sure its not hot.
2007-09-03 17:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by dennis s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the key was in it and it was setting directly in the sun i would say that had a lot to do with it,i don't think you have any problems with it right now,but try letting it set in the shade,and see if it happens,its probably just the sun light that caused this to happen,it should hopefully be ok,good luck with it.
2007-09-03 17:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd problay say it's from the sun. next time, direct your a/c vent towards your keys and see if they cool down.
i wouldn't worry about it too much unless you hear a noise or see smoke or if the steering wheel cover gets hot.
2007-09-03 17:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋