Today’s vehicles rely heavily upon the use of highly intricate data transmission networks, in order to facilitate efficient operation. These networks allow each of a vehicle’s individual modules to communicate with one another, thereby streamlining the operation of multiple systems. … Read more
For automobiles, the electric starter is a boon to easily getting on the road. It was invented by Clyde J. Coleman and first patented in 1903. Coleman soon sold his patent rights to Delco which was subsequently absorbed by General … Read more
Your ignition switch (or starter switch) locks your steering wheel in place when there’s no key in it. It is meant to prevent the car from being started without the key. It’s not much of a deterrent for the thief … Read more
Hotwiring is basically when you start up the engine of a vehicle without a key. We’ve all see those movies where the a car thief (or the hero) goes underneath the steering column and twists two wires together to start … Read more
“Argh! My key won’t come out of the ignition!” If that’s every happened to you, you know how stressful it can be to have your car key get stuck in the ignition of your vehicle. You may panic while you … Read more