Topic: Hot steering column and ignition
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Lifetime MemberTook my 78 out today for the longest drive I've ever made, 65 miles one way.....90% interstate driving. I noticed on the return trip that when I started the car, the ignition was very warm and then I laid my hand on the steering column and it was hot. Is this indicative of a short somewhere? I have never noticed this before. Thanks
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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA
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Vette(s): Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed
I've never experienced anything like that. Did you check the steering box to see if it was hot (maybe transferring heat to steering column)
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day.
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By ignition do you mean the key and the lock?
The only thing electrical in that vicinity that I am aware of is the horn circuitry. Any shorts would normally blow a fuse.
The only thing electrical in that vicinity that I am aware of is the horn circuitry. Any shorts would normally blow a fuse.
1973 L-82 4 spd
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