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 ...

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car.

The charging system in a car is often the most confusing part of the whole electrical system, but its purpose is actually pretty easy to understand. There are three main components in a charging ...

The science pros at The King of Random explain how electric ignition systems really function. US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC Man ...

The lack of a physical deterrent in keyless-ignition cars has opened them up to vulnerabilities. We may be trading security for convenience. Keyless ignitions have penetrated the automotive market in ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who ran into trouble after installing a new ignition switch. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader who ran into ...