They’re in fobs or on phones, and digital or “smart,” and they can do far more than just open doors and start the engine. By Stephen Williams Call them what you want: digital keys the shape of a ...

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

When it comes to ignition, plug wires are often the Rodney Dangerfields of the system. This is a misconception because while not the glamour boys of automotive electronics, spark plug wires play a key ...

Over time, worn surfaces on keys and internal switch components can mean switch positioning errors and unintended engine startups, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Switches and ...

In Part 1 of Ignition Tech we covered the basics of spark plug wires along with the differences in make and design of plug wires from several wire manufacturers. We uncovered the difference in carbon ...