Battery
The automotive battery, also known as a lead-acid storage battery, is an electrochemical device that produces voltage and delivers current. In an automotive battery we can reverse the electrochemical action, thereby recharging the battery, which will then give us many years of service. The purpose of the battery is to supply current to the starter motor, to provide current to the ignition system while cranking, to supply additional current when the demand is higher than the alternator can supply and to act ad an electrical reservoir.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch allows the driver to distribute electrical current to where it is needed. There are generally 5 key switch positions that are used.
1. Lock
All circuits are open (no current supplied) and the steering wheel is in the lock position. In some cars, the transmission lever cannot be moved in this position. If the steering wheel is applying pressure to the locking mechanism, the key might be hard to turn. If you do experience this type of condition, try moving the steering wheel to remove the pressure ad you turn the key.
2. Off
All circuits are open, but the steering wheel can be turned and the key cannot be extracted.
3. Run
All circuits, except the starter circuit, are closed (Current is allowed to pass through). Current is supplied to all but the starter circuit.
4. Start
Power is supplied to the ignition circuit and the starter motor only. That is why the radio stops playing in the start position. This position of the ignition switch is spring loaded so that the starter is not engaged while the engine is running. This position is running. This position is used momentarily, just to activate the starter.
5. Accessory
Power is supplied to all but the ignition and starter circuit. This allows you to play the radio work the power windows, etc. while the engine is not running.
Most ignition switches are mounted on the steering column. Some switches are actually two separate parts:
The lock into which you insert the key. This component also contains the mechanism to lock the steering wheel and shifter.
The switch which contains the actual electrical circuits. It is usually mounted on top of the steering column just behind the dashboard and connected to the lock by a linkage or rod.
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