There's nothing more frustrating than when you're rushing home to the sanctity of your own toilet and you're hamstrung by a seemingly simple snag like a car key that won't come out of the ignition.

Causes: This is often caused by a worn-out key, a damaged ignition cylinder, or even a steering wheel that has locked up. Repair: In many cases, the key can be recut or replaced, and if the ignition ...

The purpose of the ignition system is to ignite, or fire, the spark plugs in order to generate power to run the engine. To do so, the battery sends current to the ignition coil. Then that high voltage ...

Here's a frustrating hypothetical: you return home from a long day of work, turn your car off, and move to pull your key out of the ignition. Only, instead of the quick click and removal that usually ...

Auto recalls come and go. The current recall is for ignitions. Previously it was, I believe, floor mats. Next it’ll be turn signals, or perhaps fuzzy dice. (My tone here is light, however let’s not ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

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 ...

Push-button start has moved quickly from luxury extra to everyday standard, yet many drivers still treat it as a simple ...

Popular keyless car ignition systems may be dangerous for drivers. Without a physical key, many drivers are parking their cars in their garages and forgetting to turn off the ignition, allowing ...