Glossary / Electrical

ignition

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Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the part of a car that lets you start it—when you turn the key or push the button, the ignition creates a spark to get the engine running.

Technical Definition

The ignition is the system that starts a vehicle’s engine by providing the spark needed to ignite fuel.

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