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The ignition key gets very hot

Tiny
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  • 2003 SATURN L200
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
After my daughter drives about 20 minutes or so. It gets to 90 degrees in the daytime. Could this be ambient heat or is this a known sign of another issue and how do I tell?
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 AT 7:49 AM

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Tiny
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The key heats up because of high resistance in the ignition switch which needs to be replaced.
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the answer. The car is very nice looking but it was not but with the finest quality heat or noise insulation. Probably designed by the same guy that designed the key. It seems to be a fairly decent car though for my daughter.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 AT 12:43 AM
Tiny
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Good luck with the repair.
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Friday, June 13th, 2014 AT 8:05 PM

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