Ignition Keys Gets Warm While Driving

SOURCE:
Honda Service News July 2003

TITLE:
Ignition Key Gets Warm While Driving

APPLIES TO:
2003 Accords, 2001-03 Civics, 2002-03 CR-Vs

SERVICE TIP:
Are owners of complaining of the ignition key getting warm while driving? The key interlock solenoid in the ignition switch is the likely culprit. This solenoid is energized anytime the shift lever isn't in Park, so the heat from the solenoid gets transferred to the ignition key. This is a normal characteristic of the vehicle, and can't be fixed by replacing the key interlock solenoid, the ignition lockset, or any other component.