Hot ignition key. 940 96 83K mls

Richardkimber · Jul 23rd, 2004, 23:06

Arrived home took out the key and it was hot. Immediate thoughts, the ignition switch has a high resistance connection or contact.
Then I noticed one of the headlight wiper blades was stuct at 45 degrees with one end jammed under one of the base rests.
Freed it, switched on the ignition and it returned to the rest position.

Could the jammed headlight motor have caused high current & heat in the ignition switch? or is it just coincidence and the ignition switch is on the way out ?

Peter Milnes · Jul 24th, 2004, 00:27

If the key is now not getting hot then that was certainly the problem.

All the best, Peter

Richardkimber · Jul 24th, 2004, 18:49

Yep, it was the stuck headlight wiper arm. Next two 30 min journeys ended with cold ignition keys.
Goes to show how well specified the Volvo wiper motors are to stand a stall current for up to 20 mins without burning out.

1st time in 4 yrs that the wiper arm has got stuck ! Have to keep my eye on that one.

Thanks for the responce Paul.

Richard
940 2.3 LPT est (me)
850 AWD (wife)

Jul 23rd, 2004, 23:06	#1
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	Hot ignition key. 940 96 83K mls Arrived home took out the key and it was hot. Immediate thoughts, the ignition switch has a high resistance connection or contact. Then I noticed one of the headlight wiper blades was stuct at 45 degrees with one end jammed under one of the base rests. Freed it, switched on the ignition and it returned to the rest position. Could the jammed headlight motor have caused high current & heat in the ignition switch? or is it just coincidence and the ignition switch is on the way out ?

Jul 24th, 2004, 00:27	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Hot ignition key. 940 96 83K mls If the key is now not getting hot then that was certainly the problem. All the best, Peter

Jul 24th, 2004, 18:49	#3
Richardkimber Senior Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2018 21:34 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malton Nth Yorkshire	RE: Hot ignition key. 940 96 83K mls Yep, it was the stuck headlight wiper arm. Next two 30 min journeys ended with cold ignition keys. Goes to show how well specified the Volvo wiper motors are to stand a stall current for up to 20 mins without burning out. 1st time in 4 yrs that the wiper arm has got stuck ! Have to keep my eye on that one. Thanks for the responce Paul. Richard 940 2.3 LPT est (me) 850 AWD (wife)

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