The ignition lock cylinder is a mechanical part where the ignition key is inserted to start a vehicle. It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component that locks the ignition and ...

The Kia Boys trend targets Kia and Hyundai vehicles that don’t feature ignition immobilizers. This latest modification is to help curb thefts of vehicles that aren’t eligible for the software upgrade ...

Locking systems offer a certain amount of mystery because few of us understand how they work. We look to the expertise of a locksmith to get what we need from keyed locks, but you really don't need ...

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 ...

Things just went from worse to worser for General Motors: the Detroit giant recently informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that no less than 2.2 million ignition lock ...

General Motors announced three new recalls on the first day of 2015, the biggest of which is related to the ignition lock actuator in its full-size SUVs and pickup trucks from the 2011 and 2012 model ...

The spring in the ignition switch was the culprit that led to a number of General Motors vehicles stalling, resulting in accidents without the deployment of the air bag. As the repairs have begun to ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

You might not think a jangling bundle of keys can threaten your car, but heavy keychains really can wear down ignition parts over time. Removing extra weight from the key you use to start the car ...