Most locks wear to the point where anything resembling a screwdriver will
turn the switch.
However, getting hot is I would assume cause for some concern. The switch
contacts are burnt or corroded, causing resistance in the contacts, and I
would seriously consiter replacing it before something nasty happens.
John
Susan or Jim Ellis wrote:
> Hello Alpiners, is this a normal thing, or am I about to have a dash
> fire. The ignition key gets pretty warm. The car can be started with
> anything that will go in the switch if that has any bearing on the
> situation. Thanks jim 66SV
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