SAE J259

Ignition Switch

Month of publication: 1971-06-01

Developed by committee: Circuit Protection And Switch Device Steering Committee

Annotation and contents

Source of this annotation and contents: SAE.

An ignition switch is that part of an electrical system by which the operator of a vehicle causes the ignition system to function. In addition to ignition circuitry, the switch may have circuits which control electrical accessories, engine starting, warning indicator lamp checking, etc.