ignition switch

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ignition
noun
uk
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/us
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start ...
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switch
noun
uk
/swɪtʃ/us
/swɪtʃ/
a small device, usually pushed up or down with your finger, that controls and turns on or off an ...
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(Definition ofignitionandswitchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofignition switch

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I consider that siting theignitionswitchon the right-hand side of the steering column, only about two or three inches in front of the driver's knee, is frightfully dangerous.
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When theignitionswitchis turned on, a small electric current is sent through the starter solenoid.
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A new locking steering column with relocatedignitionswitchwas introduced and front seat headrests became standard equipment.
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The instrument panel is fitted with an airspeed indicator, altimeter and vertical speed indicator, a magnetic compass, turn indicator,ignitionswitchand fuel pump.
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In most aircraft theignitionswitchalso applies power to the starter motor during engine start.
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Unlike the 900, the 9000 kept theignitionswitchin the more conventional steering column position rather than between the front seats.
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The original strip speedometer was changed to dial 1975, the same year theignitionswitchwas moved from the dash to the steering column.
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Theignitionswitchusually requires a key be inserted that works a lock built into the switch mechanism.
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On most vehicles, this is done by pressing a starter button or twisting anignitionswitch.
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Theignitionswitchwas also mounted on the dash.
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The automatic kind will also lower when theignitionswitchis turned off.
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A secondary anti-theft mechanism was present in the form of the floor-mounted shifters being linked to theignitionswitchregardless of the transmission type.
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Theignitionswitchmoved from the instrument panel to the steering column and also doubled as a steering wheel lock.
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Theignitionswitchmount would break from vibration (later relocated).
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The starter solenoid receives a large electric current from the car battery and a small electric current from theignitionswitch.
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The tachometer was omitted, its pod being filled with a warning light panel andignitionswitch.
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This was effected by pushing the key further in theignitionswitchthan normal, whether intentionally or not.
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Between them was anignitionswitchpanel hiding the battery.
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Anignitionswitchwas optional.
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The function of theignitionswitchis slightly different from regular cars as only the stop light and the handbrake light (if the handbrake is applied) are displayed.
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