Anybody know why my ignition would be hot while the car is running?
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what part are you talking about?
the ignition coil ?2003 Town Car Signature - 3.27 RAR, Dual exhaust and J-mod - SOLD 9/2011
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no the ignition switch, where i put the key in.Comment
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probably because the switch is dying and close to setting your car on fire. Replace it.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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oh shit lol i definately willComment
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Yep, do eeet. And be grateful yours costs about $310 less than one for an auto-equipped Saab 9-3.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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I get hot-key syndrome occasionally in all my fords. This has more to do with the Texas sun beating down on the steering column than the ignition switch. The only switch I have issues with is the one in the vic... and that's due to the key helper being broken and flops back and forth about 1/8th turn (the part that assists in turning the key... the giant wingnut part).
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I replaced the ignition on my car a few months ago. Some repair place wanted 300 bucks to fix the damn thing. My brother and I ended up replacing it our selves, 30 dollars and 3 hours later...
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yeah just drove my car back home... turns out it was the sun coming through the windshield lol. wow i feel like an idiot.Comment
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figured I'd mention that just for a sanity check. My keys are generally hot in the summer and normal the rest of the year. Sun makes a good heater in the summer. Don't feel like an idiot though, that's not an observation I've seen a lot of people make. Took me a long time to figure that one out myself.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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better safe than sorry........replace the ignition switch anyway
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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You realize the ignition switch is mounted farther down on the steering column and is separate from the lock cylinder, where you insert the ignition key.
If the lock cylinder is hot, its most likely from the sun or some other source.
However, I will agree with Scott. the ignition switches are notorious on these vehicles for failing and/or causing fires. replacing it is cheap insurance.2003 Town Car Signature - 3.27 RAR, Dual exhaust and J-mod - SOLD 9/2011
89 Crown Victoria LX HPP -- SOLD 9/2010
88 Grand Marquis LS - The Original -- Totaled 5/2006
I rebuild AOD/AODE/4R70W/4R75E transmissions....Check out my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/North...48414635312478Comment
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Ok thankyou guys.Comment
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Are the (lots) more expensive switches for other vehicle models actually supposed to that much safer and more reliable?Originally posted by 88grandmarq View Post2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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I think its just specific to the 80s Ford switches. It was supposedly redesigned in 1990, though the switch looks the same to me. I don't know what the revision exactly does, but apparently it doesn't allow the contact block to fall out, or the switch contact points to melt away like the originals do.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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