Key getting hot in ignition

[myrtle30]

I have noticed that my key is getting hot when its in the ignition and the ignition switch also gets hot is this a common prob? what could cause this? any help would be great...

[gearheadE30]

Never heard of this. Generally it is just the sun shining on it and the driver not noticing. Could be a short in something, though.

[Vladi]

If there was a short something wouldn't work or the guy and his car would be on fire by now. :)
It's definitely deh sun. :p

[thebigbadyeti]

Hey, iy could be voltage regulator... My jag used to do that .... thought i was crazy till one day it burned off my fingerprints