why does my ignition get so hot?

1991 BUICK REGAL
96,000 MILES
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BIGDOG PAIZON
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underneath the steering column gets really hot when i am driving, so hot i can barely touch it.
upon shutting the car down the key is pipping hot. this has been going on for about a year. any info that might help?
Apr 19, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a direct short to ground-best have it checked immediately could caused electrical fire-
Apr 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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