Ignition switch heats up - Toyota Yaris Forums

kurokoma-kun · 06-06-2007, 03:58 PM

Hi everyone, I searched but did not see this mentioned before.

When I got home last night I noticed the ignition switch was pretty hot. Checked it when I got to work this morning and same thing. Have not noticed anything else that would suggest a short/bad connection in the switch. Has anyone else had this? I mean, how hot is too hot?

Katana · 06-18-2007, 07:55 AM

I havent noticed that.

OtownYaris · 06-18-2007, 08:13 AM

Mine gets pretty hot. I notice even the key is hot. It's usually after driving an extended period of time. For short trips, I don't notice it.

hystria · 06-18-2007, 09:58 PM

the ignition switch relay had to be replaced on my Yaris, check with your dealer

Thedunpeal · 06-18-2007, 10:26 PM

mine gets pretty hot as well, is it a problem that will affect the car?

fearturtle44 · 06-19-2007, 08:55 AM

I think most cars have this "problem".

Kevin

kurokoma-kun · 06-19-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearturtle44

I think most cars have this "problem".
Kevin

Probably so, I just never noticed on any car before.

I was concerned because it does not get warm, it gets HOT, as in almost too hot to touch. This made me think it might be a loose wire making contact somewhere, but it's been a while and no problems, so I guess it must be normal.

Jerkratt · 06-19-2007, 10:58 AM

well im at toyota right now if u want me to ask about it i can i never noticed tho if it gets hot or not

YarisTom73 · 06-19-2007, 11:52 AM

Just noticed mine does the same..so, tht means sedans as well as LBs. Noone has had any problems from it tho, right?

kurokoma-kun · 06-19-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hystria

the ignition switch relay had to be replaced on my Yaris, check with your dealer

Sounds like a trip to the dealer may be in order, better than waiting for switch to fail (or light on fire

). Thanks to all who replied!

brickhardmeat · 06-19-2007, 02:22 PM

call a priest it is most certainly demonic possession

kurokoma-kun · 06-19-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

call a priest it is most certainly demonic possession

me or the car?

06-06-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Ignition switch heats up Hi everyone, I searched but did not see this mentioned before. When I got home last night I noticed the ignition switch was pretty hot. Checked it when I got to work this morning and same thing. Have not noticed anything else that would suggest a short/bad connection in the switch. Has anyone else had this? I mean, how hot is too hot? __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

06-18-2007, 07:55 AM	#2
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	I havent noticed that. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

06-19-2007, 10:58 AM	#8
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	well im at toyota right now if u want me to ask about it i can i never noticed tho if it gets hot or not __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

06-19-2007, 02:22 PM	#11
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	call a priest it is most certainly demonic possession __________________ SPONSORED BY

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