"Larry H" <askmefirst@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message news:<khGbb.5637$wZ4.413@twister.socal.rr.com>...
> i have a 2003 crv also, and my keys gets pretty hot, so im guessing its
> normal.
> "Dave Kelsen" <kelsen@elmore.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:Z9rbb.18724$Qd.702453@twister.tampabay.rr.com ...
> > On 9/21/2003 11:30 AM Carl spake these words of knowledge:
> >
> > > I have a new 2003 CR-V.
> > > After driving a while, when I remove the ignition key, the metal part
> > > is hot to the touch.
> > > Is this normal?
> > > Anyone else?
> > > Comments appreciated.
> > > Carl
>

it's normal. there's a service news on this. when you incorporate the
immobilizer system theres a lot of electricity flowing through the
switch and cylinder.
Chip