(Otomotiv) The slot in which you turn the car key to activate a vehicle's electrical circuits and start the car. When the key is removed, the electrical circuits are disconnected from the battery
A five-position switch that is the power distribution point for most of the vehicle's primary electrical systems The spring-loaded START position provides momentary contact and automatically moves to the RUN position when the key is released The other switch detent positions are ACCESSORIES, LOCK, and OFF
The slot in which you turn the car key to activate a vehicle's electrical circuits and start the car When the key is removed, the electrical circuits are disconnected from the battery
A control device that is generally operated with a key that closes and opens an electrical current to connect and disconnects the ignition system from the battery so that the engine can be started and stopped as desired The key should not be removable when the engine is running It usually has various positions which, besides starting the engine, allow the user to operate the accessories without engaging the engine or to check the bulbs in the warning lights on the dashboard
The switch in the ignition system that opens and closes the ignition-coil primary circuit