We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

Every month we receive a substantial number of technical questions, many of which deal with electrical problems. Recently we were in Texas visiting the folks at Painless Performance and had the ...

The turn signal switch on 1994-2004 Mustangs does more than just operate the turn signals on your Mustang. It also controls the windshield wipers and houses the hazard flasher switch. That's why Ford ...

What the hell is going on over at General Motors? First the manufacturer announced on February 7th that a defect relating to 619,122 cars was identified, but that figure hiked to 25.7 million vehicles ...

The Detroit News is reporting that General Motors will replace 542 ignition switch kits it produced, some of which were sent to dealers with a faulty tab. Fortunately, none of the affected kits were ...

Just like spark plugs, ignition coils can wear down and become faulty over time. There are many common signs that an ignition coil is getting bad, but one obvious sign is an engine misfire, typically ...

DETROIT - General Motors' deadly ignition switch flaws emerged from an effort to improve its cars. As the company began developing new small cars in the late 1990s, it listened to customers who ...

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced last week a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to replace an ignition switch which may cause the engine to stall. The recall involves about 1.3 ...