why does key get hot

Asked by GuruLTZLJ Mar 29, 2019 at 11:03 AM about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse Convenience FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my key is starting to be hot after removed from the ignition

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KenF answered 5 years ago

You likely have a bad electrical contact in the ignition switch, which is attached to the lock cylinder. An ignition switch can be replaced without affecting the car's anti theft system. Check Google or Youtube for DIY how to's.

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