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Paul Bennett · 08-20-2017, 10:45 PM

I recently had a 'hot' to the touch ignition switch and figured the switch was giving up. But after tightening the nuts fastening the wires, the heat did not reoccur. The ignition switch is asked to carry major current and admittedly thoughts of relays passed through me head. I admit to using cheap quality Bosch relays often. Right now I have one on the OD solenoid ($4 for Bosch vs $150 for Ford). And one for my electric fuel pump. Pull out the ash tray slightly to activate it.

08-20-2017, 10:45 PM	#15
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Re: Why Hot Ignition Key?? I recently had a 'hot' to the touch ignition switch and figured the switch was giving up. But after tightening the nuts fastening the wires, the heat did not reoccur. The ignition switch is asked to carry major current and admittedly thoughts of relays passed through me head. I admit to using cheap quality Bosch relays often. Right now I have one on the OD solenoid ($4 for Bosch vs $150 for Ford). And one for my electric fuel pump. Pull out the ash tray slightly to activate it.