ignition system

American  

noun

1. the system in an internal-combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring.

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Etymology

Origin of ignition system

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Once the user punches in the make, model and year of the vehicle into the computer, it is then able to reprogram the car’s ignition system and generate a new or universal car key.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

The first attempt to launch them was called off Monday at the last minute because of a clogged filter in the engine ignition system.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

With just a split second to blast off, there was no time to deal with the problem, which involved the engine ignition system.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

By the 1950s, though, many cars were coming equipped with the turnkey ignition system most of us are familiar with today, supplanting the system of buttons and levers.

From The Verge • May 31, 2022

The ignition switch is closed, and connects the ignition system to the battery.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.