ignition
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.
The ignition is the system that starts a vehicle’s engine by providing the spark needed to ignite fuel.
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"it turns out to be a resistor that is related to the ignition. It's overheating. And once it gets too hot, it's dying."
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