Ignition Archives - Rustyautos.com Real Cars. Real Breakdowns. No Fluff. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:17:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rustyautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RustyNew-Fav.png Ignition Archives - Rustyautos.com 32 32 Key Stuck in the Ignition? Here’s Why It Happens (And How This One Got Lucky) https://rustyautos.com/key-stuck-in-the-ignition-heres-why-it-happens-and-how-this-one-got-lucky/ Fri, 08 May 2026 17:16:24 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=37801 You jump into your car.Turn the key…but key won’t turn.And now… it won’t come out either. That’s exactly what I got called out to on a Kia recently. These ones …

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]]> P0351–P0356 Ignition Coil Circuit Faults (What It Means and How to Fix It) https://rustyautos.com/p0351-p0356-ignition-coil-circuit-faults-what-it-means-and-how-to-fix-it/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:19:17 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=37609 You start the engine… It shakes. Feels rough. Maybe the check engine light is flashing. That’s not a “drive it and see” moment. That’s a misfire. And these codes point …

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]]> P0335 – Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit (What It Means and How to Fix It) https://rustyautos.com/p0335-crankshaft-position-sensor-circuit-what-it-means-and-how-to-fix-it/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:42:22 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=37379 You scan the car and see P0335. Now this one gets attention. Because when the crank sensor signal drops out, the engine does not just run badly.It usually stops completely. …

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]]> Car Dies While Driving — What Just Happened? https://rustyautos.com/car-dies-while-driving-what-just-happened/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:13:17 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=37284 You’re cruising along…No warning… And suddenly the engine cuts out. Dash lights come on. Steering and brakes go heavy.You’re coasting. That’s not just inconvenient. That’s a safety issue. On roadside …

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]]> Lexus UX250h Won’t Unlock? It Might Just Be Your Teenagers https://rustyautos.com/lexus-ux250h-wont-unlock-it-might-just-be-your-teenagers/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:57:42 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=35088 By Northcap – Roadside Rescue Mechanic We rarely get called out to Lexus vehicles. They’re well-built, reliable, and their owners tend to take care of them. So when a UX250h …

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]]> Toyota Land Cruiser No-Start: The Real Culprit Was Hiding Under the Dash https://rustyautos.com/toyota-land-cruiser-no-start-the-real-culprit-was-hiding-under-the-dash/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:22:54 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=35078 By Northcap – Roadside Rescue Mechanic Got called out late morning to a stranded Toyota Land Cruiser—a tidy one, too. The member was on his way to the dealership to …

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]]> No Crank No Start? Check these first! https://rustyautos.com/no-crank-no-start-check-these-first/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:08:08 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=34056 Turn the key—nothing. No crank, no start. Just silence. What now? Before you assume the worst, know this: most no-crank issues are caused by something simple. A weak battery, a …

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]]> Is Your Car Trying to Tell You Something? Hidden Clues of a Bad Ignition Coil https://rustyautos.com/is-your-car-trying-to-tell-you-something-hidden-clues-of-a-bad-ignition-coil/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:21:10 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=33703 Your car’s ignition coil might not be the flashiest part of your engine, but it plays a crucial role in keeping your ride running smoothly. Think of it as the …

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]]> Where Is My Ignition Coil Located? Guide with pics https://rustyautos.com/where-is-my-ignition-coil-located/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:33:28 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=9027 A misfiring engine is the most common engine complaint and the coil is always the number one suspect. But finding the coil can sometimes cause some head-scratching. Ignition coils are …

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]]> Can I Drive With Faulty Coil Pack? (Mechanic says…) https://rustyautos.com/can-i-drive-with-faulty-coil-pack/ Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:33:17 +0000 https://rustyautos.com/?p=5412 Just thirty minutes from our holiday location, car packed with kids, bags, toys you name it. The car suddenly started to shudder under acceleration. I’m a mechanic, I had a …

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