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Hot ignition

  • 11-07-2018 06:47PM
    #1
    Roycropper63
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭


    Evening. Have a focus 1.6 tdci 2010. Just noticed that my key was hot to touch after a 10 minute drive. Barrel is also hot.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Loose connection, high resistance means heat is generated, remove ignition switch and check for signs of corrosion and heat damage.


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,146 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Loose connection, high resistance means heat is generated, remove ignition switch and check for signs of corrosion and heat damage.

    Sounds probable. I'd be hesitant to use it in this condition, it could be a fire hazard.


  • #4
    Roycropper63
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭Roycropper63


    Rang a local Ford dealer and he never heard of it. Has not happened since so hopefully it was a build up of heat after been parked in sun all day! Also dorve Tipperary/Dublin last night and no heat whatsoever. If it returns will report back.thanks for replies


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