ignition key
Car starting tool
An ignition key is the key used to start a motor vehicle's engine.
Inserted into the ignition switch and turned, it activates the electrical system and starter motor.
The term persists even as many vehicles have replaced physical keys with electronic fobs and push-button starts: I can't find my ignition key anywhere.
Device preventing movement
- transponderSignal-activated transmitter
- antitheftPreventing unlawful taking
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- encryptionConverting data into code
code · theft prevention · valet key · spare key · locksmith · stolen vehicle · hot-wiring · kill switch
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- insertPlace within another thing
- turnRotational movement
- unlockOpen a secured closure
lock · key blank · key fob · duplicate · steering lock
Rotational movement
- crankRotary operating handle
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- fire upExcite into readiness
- activateCause to function
engage · starter motor · combustion · glow plug · prime · energize · initiate · begin
Shaft bearing the wheel
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- transmissionSending of information
- gearshiftTransmission selector lever
- fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy
tachometer · speedometer · odometer · headlights · windshield · car door · hood · trunk
Access or submission
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- ownershipLegal right of possession
- permissionGranted right to act
- controlAuthority to direct
possession · handover · car rental · valet · key holder · key hook · key chain · key ring
immobilizer
Device preventing movement
- transponderSignal-activated transmitter
- antitheftPreventing unlawful taking
- alarmUrgent warning signal
encryption · code · theft prevention · valet key · spare key · locksmith · stolen vehicle · hot-wiring · kill switch
tumbler
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
unlock · lock · key blank · key fob · duplicate · steering lock
turn
Rotational movement
activate · engage · starter motor · combustion · glow plug · prime · energize · initiate · begin · commence
steering column
Shaft bearing the wheel
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- transmissionSending of information
- gearshiftTransmission selector lever
fuel gauge · tachometer · speedometer · odometer · headlights · windshield · car door · hood · trunk · glove box
entry
Access or submission
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- ownershipLegal right of possession
- permissionGranted right to act
control · possession · handover · car rental · valet · key holder · key hook · key chain · key ring · lanyard
- keyscar key, house key, door key, master key, spare key
- ignition partsspark plug, distributor, distributor cap, spark plug wire, rotor
- Mowerspush mower, riding mower, rotary mower, reel mower, mower deck
ignition keypush-button start
Vehicle activation via button
keyless ignition · key fob · smart key · remote start · keyless entry
keys, ignite, ignition, keyhole, keying, ignited, igniting, ignites, reignite