Ignition Switch

An Ignition switch or starter switch is a part in the control system of an internal combustion engine that activates the main electrical systems for the equipment or vehicle. It allows power to the starter solenoid and the ignition system components (including the engine control unit and ignition coil.)

The ignition system is used to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine. The starter system is the ignition system, plus the battery, and starter switch, starter solenoid and electric starter motor.

(As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)

Ignition Switches by Brand

  Arctic Cat

  Ariens

  AYP Electrolux

  Bad Boy

  BE

  Billy Goat

  Bobcat

  Bolens

  Bombardier

  Briggs and Stratton

  Bunton

  Bush Hog

  CASE

  Caterpillar

  Comet

  Craftsman

  Cub Cadet

  Delta

  Dixon

  Encore

  Everride

  Exmark

  Ferris

  Ford

  Generac

  Grasshopper

  Gravely

  Great Dane

  Homelite

  Honda

  Husqvarna

  Hustler

  Jacobsen

  John Deere

  Jonsered

  Kawasaki

  Kohler

  Kubota

  Lawn-Boy

  LCT

  Lesco

  Manco

  MTD

  Murray

  New Holland

  Onan

  Noma

  Partner

  Polaris

  Poulan

  Power King

  Red Max

  Robin Subaru

  Ryan

  Ryobi

  Scag

  SeaDoo

  Sears

  Simplicity

  Ski-Doo

  Snapper

  Stiga

  Subaru

  Suzuki

  Swisher

  Tecumseh

  Toro

  Troy Bilt

  Universal

  Viking

  Worldlawn

  Wright MFG

  Yamaha

  Yard Machines

  Yardman

Ignition switch also usually switches on power to many "accessories" (radio, power windows, etc.). The ignition switch usually requires a key be inserted that works a lock built into the switch mechanism. It is frequently combined with the starter switch which activates the starter motor. The ignition locking system may be bypassed by disconnecting the wiring to the switch and manipulating it directly; this is known as hotwiring.

Source and additional information: Ignition switch