2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser buttons get hot

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
110,000 MILES • 2.4L • FWD • MANUAL
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DILBERT1965
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when driving with headlights on, the buttons on the centre console get hot to the touch (hazard light button, rear window demist, etc)

Is this normal or is there a common reason for this
Nov 5, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If they are lighted buttons, yes it is normal. The bulbs get hot and transfer the heat onto the buttons.
Nov 6, 2014 at 12:43 AM
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