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nivard · 08-03-2009, 02:50 PM

On my 2007 Yaris the ignition key is sometimes too hot to touch. Does anyone else have this problem?

talnlnky · 08-03-2009, 03:05 PM

my key is wrapped in rubber.... it's never felt warm, not even when temps were 106F here last week. I have tinted windows and use a windshield screen (side note).

Concerned · 05-23-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nivard

On my 2007 Yaris the ignition key is sometimes too hot to touch. Does anyone else have this problem?

Yes. Just purchased a 2010 Yaris 4 door sedan. It does not happen on short rides. However, when I drove the car for 2 continuous hours at highway speeds, the ignition key and the metal tumbler that the key inserts into were quite hot. Brought it into the Toyota Service Dept. They said the ignition voltage in my ignition is within specification and that many cars get hot keys and ignition cylinders. I have trouble believing that a hot key is anything but abnormal. I already feel that I have a car that might have a serious problem brewing. Has anyone had a hot key and ignition cylinder lead to a serious problem?

08-03-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	my key is wrapped in rubber.... it's never felt warm, not even when temps were 106F here last week. I have tinted windows and use a windshield screen (side note). __________________

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nivard I've made a post! Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1	On my 2007 Yaris the ignition key is sometimes too hot to touch. Does anyone else have this problem?