ignition switch
Key-turned car starter
An ignition switch is the mechanism that starts a vehicle's engine, typically activated by turning a key or pressing a button.
The switch connects the battery to the starter motor and electrical systems.
She turned the ignition switch and the engine roared to life.
In older vehicles, removing the key from the ignition switch also served as a theft deterrent.
- starterInitiator of action
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- keyLock-opening device
- key fobWireless vehicle entry transmitter
- engineMachine producing motion
dead battery · hotwire · solenoid · tumbler · ACC · lock · turn · dashboard · car · click · jumpstart · bypass · distributor · battery · keyhole · throttle · wiring · anti-theft
- controlsbutton, dial, knob, lever, slider
- switchespush button, toggle, microswitch, killswitch, emergency stop
- Auto Recallsfuel pump, electrical fire, power steering, door latch, fuel leak
- Car Electricsalternator, battery cable, battery terminal, fuse, fuse box
- gas fireplaceburner, pilot light, gas valve, ceramic logs, glass front
- igniterslighter, match, spark plug, flint, firestarter
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Emergency shutoff mechanism
cutoff switch · emergency shutoff · emergency stop · shut-off valve · parking brake
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