The ignition key gets very hot

2003 SATURN L200
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE101010
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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?
Jun 10, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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CADIEMAN
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The key heats up because of high resistance in the ignition switch which needs to be replaced.
Jun 10, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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GEORGE101010
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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.
Jun 11, 2014 at 12:43 AM
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good luck with the repair.
Jun 13, 2014 at 8:05 PM