A few issues?

Aubergine S70 · Feb 17th, 2018, 19:21

Hello, I've just come back from a regular 200 mile trip and I've noticed a few things,
Firstly, I noticed that the climate control switches and around the dash panel were extremely hot, is this a common thing?, is there anything to worry about?
Also, it's happened a few times today, the key when I turn the car off is jammed completely inside the barrel and when I finally got the key out the steering lock wasn't going on. When it comes to locking the car I have to do it the old fashioned way by the door lock. Does this mean that the ignition barrel needs replacing?
Any help on these problems would be appreciated
Thanks for looking

Clogs · Feb 23rd, 2018, 11:05

My car is always hot around the heating switches in winter. It's warm even in summer with air con at full freeze.

I've never had any trouble with these rotatable switches.

Sorry I cannot help on the key issue.

Luxobarge · Feb 23rd, 2018, 11:23

It would help to know what model/year car you have.

Assuming it's an auto, then the shift lever button can get stuck, I stand to be corrected but I believe that if this isn't totally home in "P" or "N" then the ignition key won't come out. There's plenty of threads on it, it needs a thorough clean and a bit of lube with something like GT85 spray grease.

Aubergine S70 · Feb 23rd, 2018, 13:40

Thanks for the advice, I’ll have a look at the weekend.
Thanks

Feb 17th, 2018, 19:21	#1
Aubergine S70 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: West Yorkshire	A few issues? Hello, I've just come back from a regular 200 mile trip and I've noticed a few things, Firstly, I noticed that the climate control switches and around the dash panel were extremely hot, is this a common thing?, is there anything to worry about? Also, it's happened a few times today, the key when I turn the car off is jammed completely inside the barrel and when I finally got the key out the steering lock wasn't going on. When it comes to locking the car I have to do it the old fashioned way by the door lock. Does this mean that the ignition barrel needs replacing? Any help on these problems would be appreciated Thanks for looking

Feb 23rd, 2018, 11:05	#2
Clogs Clogs Last Online: Dec 26th, 2023 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canterbury	Hot around heating switches My car is always hot around the heating switches in winter. It's warm even in summer with air con at full freeze. I've never had any trouble with these rotatable switches. Sorry I cannot help on the key issue.

Feb 23rd, 2018, 11:23	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:52 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	It would help to know what model/year car you have. Assuming it's an auto, then the shift lever button can get stuck, I stand to be corrected but I believe that if this isn't totally home in "P" or "N" then the ignition key won't come out. There's plenty of threads on it, it needs a thorough clean and a bit of lube with something like GT85 spray grease. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

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Feb 23rd, 2018, 13:40	#4
Aubergine S70 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: West Yorkshire	Thanks for the advice, I’ll have a look at the weekend. Thanks

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