Modern cars with key ignitions usually have four main positions<\/strong>: LOCK<\/strong>, ACC<\/strong>, ON<\/strong>, and START<\/strong>. Each performs a different function.<\/span><\/p>\n The engine is off<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Steering wheel is locked<\/strong> for security (in most cars).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Key can be inserted or removed<\/strong> only in this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n No electrical systems work except basic security systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Accessories receive power<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n You can use:<\/span><\/p>\n Radio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Power windows (in some cars)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Charging ports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n The engine remains off<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ideal for listening to music without starting the engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Powers all electrical systems<\/strong> in the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dashboard lights illuminate for checks (ABS, oil pressure, battery, engine check, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Engine is ready to run<\/strong>, but not yet cranked.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n When the engine is running, it returns to this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This position engages the starter motor<\/strong> to crank the engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n You must hold the key<\/strong> in this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Once the engine starts, the key automatically springs back to ON<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Designed to be used briefly only.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Modern cars with key ignitions usually have four main positions: LOCK, ACC, ON, and START. Each performs a different function. \u00a01. LOCK (Off\/Steering Locked) The engine is off. Steering wheel is locked for security (in most cars). Key can be inserted or removed only in this position. No electrical systems work except basic security systems….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":93991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pej6K6-orY","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-content\/uploads\/car-key-ignition-switch.webp?fit=847%2C565&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93990\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u00a01. LOCK (Off\/Steering Locked)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n\u00a02. ACC (Accessories)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n\u00a03. ON (Ignition \/ Run position)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n4. START<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nSummary Table<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n Position<\/span><\/th>\n Engine<\/span><\/th>\n Electrical Power<\/span><\/th>\n Steering<\/span><\/th>\n Purpose<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n LOCK<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Off<\/span><\/td>\n Minimal<\/span><\/td>\n Locked<\/span><\/td>\n Security, key removal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ACC<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Off<\/span><\/td>\n Partial (radio, accessories)<\/span><\/td>\n Free<\/span><\/td>\n Non-engine power use<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ON<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Running\/Ready<\/span><\/td>\n Full<\/span><\/td>\n Free<\/span><\/td>\n Driving position<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n START<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n Cranking<\/span><\/td>\n Starter only<\/span><\/td>\n Free<\/span><\/td>\n Starting engine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"