WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Among the most critical unanswered questions in General Motors' mounting crisis over a defective ignition switch that led to crashes and at least 13 deaths is who, eight ...

In a bid to improve vehicle security and prevent its buses from being stolen, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is to fit ignition key switches in all its old buses, which number ...

Can’t start your car? It may have a bad ignition switch. A car’s ignition switch is literally a switch that introduces power to activate the electrical systems of the car. These systems include the ...

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 ...

This article applies to the Porsche 928 (1979-1995). The ignition switch is the heart of the wiring system. It essentially acts as a gate, allowing electricity to flow through all the engine's ...

Most new cars nowadays are started by using a remote key fob and push-button ignition, but older cars still use a traditional key and cylinder mechanism. If you have an older car and find out one day ...

The top component is the switch detent plunger of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is one of the seven GM models that have been recalled over problems with the vehicles’ ignition switches. The bottom ...

Lighten the load of your key ring to reduce extra stress on your vehicle's ignition switch. As a general guideline, a total of up to around four keys is considered acceptable for an ignition key ring.

Question: It is becoming increasingly more difficult to turn the key of my 2003 GMC Sierra pickup into the start position. A certified auto technician advised me to have the ignition switch replaced ...

Wear and tear vary drastically from one car to another. Some are built to last and can take a beating. Others? Not so much. However, there are always actions you can take to limit wear and tear on ...