When the ignition key is turned, it rotates a plastic disc inside the ignition switch. A small metal part, called the detent plunger, slides into notches, or “detents,” in the plastic disc.

The change, which apparently occurred in 2006, increased the size of the detent plunger and spring, a pair of parts that hold the ignition key in position – a change that an engineer hired by ...

In February, GM announced the recall of 1.6 million vehicles worldwide from the model years 2003 to 2007 because of an allegedly defective ignition switch.

GM now says ignition switches can turn to off or accessory when they're bumped, or if a driver has a heavy key ring. When that happens, a car has no power steering, no power brakes, and the seat ...

Here are key events in GM’s recall of 2.6 million vehicles for the switch defect, which can cause the car to stall and deactivate the air bags. GM links the defect to 13 deaths.

The current settlement is for the “Ignition Switch, Key Rotation, Camaro Knee-Key and Electronic Power Steering” recalls, which include the following vehicles: Delta Ignition Switch Recall ...

Think of the ignition switch as your Mustang's sentry. It acknowledges only the key you were given with the car, bringing your Mustang's engine and all of its accessories to life with a twist.

Ignition Switch Defect: Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Chrysler Town And Country Recall To Fix Key Rotation Problem By Angelo Young Published 03/09/15 AT 12:18 PM EDT ...

The top component is the switch detent plunger of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is one of the seven GM models that have been recalled over problems with the vehicles’ ignition switches.

Think of the ignition switch as your Mustang's sentry. It acknowledges only the key you were given with the car, bringing your Mustang's engine and all of its accessories to life with a twist.

But after considering the time, cost and effectiveness, those changes were shelved. In 2005, dealers were told to offer inserts for keys to keep the weight of key rings from moving the switches.