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ignition switch [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

A switch which opens and closes the primary circuit of the ignition system.

OBS

ignition switch: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Interrupteur qui ouvre et ferme le circuit primaire du système d'allumage.

OBS

L'interrupteur d'allumage n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Il ne doit pas être confondu avec le commutateur d'allumage qui comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt.

OBS

contacteur d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The ignition switch does several jobs. It turns the ignition system on and off. It a has a START position for operating the starting motor. It operates the steering-wheel lock, and an audible or light signal if the ignition key is in the ignition lock when a door opens or if seat belts are not buckled. In many vehicles, the electric fuel pump connects to the battery through the ignition switch. Other accessories such as the radio and heater blower motor also receive power through ignition switch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Ne pas confondre avec l'interrupteur d'allumage qui n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Le «commutateur d'allumage», quant à lui, comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt.

Spanish

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