Hot key syndrome
#1 Hot key syndrome
My key in the ignition switch is getting quite hot after a longish drive, is it time to install a relay to drastically reduce the current flow through the ignition switch?
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#2 Re: Hot key syndrome
Short answer yes......viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6885&hilit=Ignition+relay
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#3 Re: Hot key syndrome
Thanks Steve, thought so, I am on it
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#4 Re: Hot key syndrome
I did this upgrade recently. I wasn't getting a hot key but now I get a nice warm feeling from not running all that current through the somewhat delicate ignition switch.
Jeremy
1967 S1 4.2 FHC
1967 S1 4.2 FHC
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#5 Re: Hot key syndrome
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#6 Re: Hot key syndrome
Just received my relays (incl a spare) in readiness for my upgrade. 
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)

1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#7 Re: Hot key syndrome
Mine will be with me tomorrow - 40A 14VDC - Amazon (also a pair of them).
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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