You have a wire that is loose and arcing.
replace the ignition swith. replace the ignition swith.
Get a hot key that looks like a wire, insert into ignition and turn
yes, they will get hot any time that the key is on
The cost of doing this would be more time consuming and more expensive than going to a locksmith or a dealer and getting a key with a chip.
Primary wire comes from ignition key to hot side of coil.
It may be that the "Hot wire" is connected to the Hot side of a fuse in the fusebox.
The hot wire bypasses the ignition.
The "halo" is the lighted ring around where the ignition key goes into the key cylinder for the ignition switch.The "halo" is the lighted ring around where the ignition key goes into the key cylinder for the ignition switch.
Is it an "after-market" radio? It sounds like it was wired to a "hot" terminal that is not controlled by the ignition switch.
the tumblers in your key switch are failing replace them before long
The ignition switch. Where the key goes in is the key tumbler.
Yes! If you take an uncoded key (like an emergency door key) and try to start the car, the ignition system will disable itself. This is why locksmiths generally will not cut a spare key for you, and if they are willing to cut one, some will make you sign a waiver that says you will not place the key in the ignition to avoid getting sued later. A dealer can unlock the system for you. <><><><><> There is also a procedure for coding a new key to your ignition system. Again, see the dealer.