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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: plym ian on 27 July 2012, 17:30:46

Title: ignition key hot
Post by: plym ian on 27 July 2012, 17:30:46

are ignition keys supposed to get hot on the blade? I noticed it a few months ago but forgot to mention it. the barrel gets hot to. any ideas cheers

Title: Re: ignition key hot
Post by: Andy H on 27 July 2012, 17:40:19

Not to my knowledge  :-\

I was a passenger once in an Astra when the ignition switch spectacularly decided to self-combust. Cabin completely filled with smoke in about 10 seconds :o

Fortunately we were able to switch off straight away and the fire didn't take hold.

AA man said it was a common occurrence with Vauxhalls but I can't say I have ever heard of another case :-\

Ignition switch is on the end of the lock barrel. I would take the cowl off and have a good look for signs of burning or overheating.

Title: Re: ignition key hot
Post by: pauln on 27 July 2012, 19:34:21

Mine came with a new ignition barrel, get it changed.