je24 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I am wondering if anyone else has noticed if your key is really warm (sometimes hot to the touch) when you remove it from the ignition after driving for a while? Also, I am getting a lot of heat from under the steering column, right around the area where the tilt lever is. Has anyone else had this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I haven't noticed it.. but you might want to get it checked out under warranty because if it is hot then there might be a short in the steering column, which would be bad. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAckhouse1 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 My 94' Camry does the same thing. I believe its normal, but have it checked out. -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I drove my car none stop for 3 1/2 hours and didn't notice a hot key. But then again, I drive with the temp set to 67 degrees. - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thuban114 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 When it is hot outside and the car is really warm inside I do notice that after a 20 minute drive the key is really warm. This probally happens because the column gets hit by the sun and heat transfers to the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 After a thorough investigation, I have determined that the heat is generated by the Flux Capacitor, perfectly normal operation in these fine machines. <g> Rimfaxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversuby04 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 key gets hot from the immobilizer chip inside the key, happens to all cars, not to worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 The flux capacitor has nothing to do with it. That's behind the front seats, duh! And the immobilizer chip doesn't get hot- it's not like some incredibly technological piece of equipment. Notice the key doesn't have a battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 [quote name='silversuby04']key gets hot from the immobilizer chip inside the key, happens to all cars, not to worry[/quote] i would have to strongly disagree with this. the chip doesnt actualy do anything. its not powered. there is no reason for it to get hot. there is no power going through it. im not sure why the key gets hot. does the cylnder get hot as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xee Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 [quote name='silversuby04']key gets hot from the immobilizer chip inside the key, happens to all cars, not to worry[/quote] I second that. Did some searching on google and some '03 Honda CRV owners were complaining about the same thing. Someone replied with: "It's normal. There's a service news on this. When you incorporate the immobilizer system theres a lot of electricity flowing through the switch and cylinder." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 the chip in the key excuse is a bs answer dealers are giving u. that makes no sence at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosebs09 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I have a 96 legacy LSi and I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not this one uses an immobilizer key? Please let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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