Ignition coils last far longer than spark plugs and only need replacement when symptoms appear. Here’s how to tell if coils ...

Engine cylinders can misfire due to problems with the ignition system, the fuel system, air and compression, or sensors and ...

Ignition timing is easily the single most important tuning adjustment on an internal combustion engine and yet the concept of ignition curves continues to be elusive for many enthusiasts. Yet all it ...

A battery in a traditional car cannot directly create engine spark. It’s only rated at 12 volts, after all, so it needs a little help boosting the signal to the spark plugs. To make that happen, a car ...

If you’re driving a car that uses a physical key and it seems to be stuck in the ignition, the first thing to do is make sure your car’s in park—it won’t come out if you’re still in drive. If that’s ...

[Dan] wanted to learn a bit about solid state ignition in engines; to get started he needed a test subject, so he decided he would upgrade his old 12 horsepower lawnmower. Originally the lawnmower ...

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 ...

On March 29, 2019, Wall Street Journal readers were topping off their morning espressos and adjusting their power ties when they came across an article titled, "The Real Reason Porsche Ignitions Are ...

The California DMV is reminding drivers about new laws set to take effect in 2026 that aim to make roads safer. Here’s a ...