All About Your Cars Ignition Switch Light

All vehicles have an ignition switch light to let you know of any problems occurring with the ignition system or with the engine, these ignition lights come up on the cluster if there is any problem. Ignition lights are also lights in the cluster assembly which glow in the dark whenever the ignition is turned on.

Ignition switch lights can be warning lights used in the cluster to show problems like airbag symbol, engine symbol, transmission symbol, battery symbol, engine oil symbol, Fuel level symbol, coolant level symbol, and many more symbols. The ignition switch lights can come in led and in bulb type depending on the model of the car.

• Ignition switch lights can be warning lights
• They do not consume more energy
• They appear only if there is any problem in the engine system
• Ignition switch lights are useful at night to display the function which is on the dash panel
• Ignition switch lights are controlled by the Ignition switch

The ignition switch lights are connected with an ignition switch which is fitted in the column. The circuit is completed only if the ignition switch is rotated with a proper key in the on position. When the ignition switch is rotated the switch circuit turns ON the ignition switch lights on the dash panel. These lights go off when the engine is cranked up. The working principle of the light switch is quite simple the circuit must be completed to switch on any device.

• Light Not Working Due Lose Socket Connection
• Led Or Bulb Fuse Off
• Wiring Damaged Or Cut
• Blown Out Auto Fuse
• Connectors (Lug) In Socket Bend

Are you thinking of repairing your Ignition Switch Light on your own? Then there is one thing which you must have, that is the right tools needed for repairing your Ignition Switch Light. It is essential to make sure that you are outfitted with the right tools to get the work done properly. Have a look at some tools which you might need to get started with your repair work: -

• Clip Plier
• Set Of A Screwdriver
• Basic Socket Wrench Set
• OBD Device

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1. Wiring Harness - The auto wiring harness carries the current from the engine to the various different electrical components of the car, to the overhead light, to the instrument panel and hundreds of other important components. Wiring harness is an organized set of wires, terminals, and connectors that run throughout the entire vehicle and transmits information and electric power.
2. The Fuse Box - The purpose of the car fuse is to stop the electrical current if it becomes too strong, thereby avoiding an electrical fire.
3. Connectors - Wire connectors prevent wires from contacting other wires or exposed metal surfaces, which could cause a dangerous fault or short circuit. Wire connectors make the connection between two or more electrical wires. They are usually known as male and female connectors. Connectors come in a variety of sizes, shapes, complexities and quality levels.
4. Lug - Lug is crimped in the wire making the fitment tight and then it is inserted in the connector. Lug can be fitted as many holes are in the connector. There are many types of lugs. Lugs are made from aluminum or copper and brass.
5. Battery - The battery supplies all of the power to keep the entire electrical system running.

For replacing ignition switch light, labor would cost about $40 to $80, depending on the type of vehicle. To remove the ignition switch light, other related parts have to be removed first which may take about 30 to 45 minutes.

Before starting, you should disconnect your battery. To change the warning light bulb you will need to gain access to the rear of the dash panel also known as the instrument cluster. On newer cars the bulb is often located in the instrument cluster and connected to the wiring with a multi-plug connector. Remove the instrument cluster safely by removing all the screws. Remove the wiring socket. At the rear of the instrument cluster, you would find the fused bulb in its holder. Remove the bulb from the holder by gently twisting it. Fit the new bulb in the holder and twist the holder back into the instrument cluster. When fitting a bulb to the cluster unit, make sure it has good contact with the metal strips in the printed circuit. Reverse the process as removed. Check for any fault memory in the system using the OBD device.