Ignition Switch with 2 Keys Volvo EC55/60/80/140/210/240/290/360/460 PN: 14526158

Compatible with the following equipment:

Volvo Excavator EC55 EC55B EC55D EC60D EC120D EC140 EC140B EC140C EC140D EC150 EC160B EC160C EC160D EC170D EC180B EC180C EC180D EC200B EC200D EC210 EC210B EC210C EC210D EC220D EC235C EC235D EC240 EC240B EC240C EC250D EC290 EC290B EC290C EC300D EC330B EC330C EC340D EC350D EC360 EC360B EC360C EC360CHR EC380D EC380DHR EC460B EC460C EC460CHR EC480D EC480DHR EC700B EC700BHR EC700C EC700CHR EC750D ECR145C ECR145D ECR235C ECR235D ECR305C EW55 EW55B EW140C EW140D EW145B EW160C EW160D EW170 EW180 EW180C EW180D EW205D EW210C EW210D EW230C FB2800C FBR2800C FC2121C FC2421C FC2924C FC3329C PL3005D PL4608 PL4611 PL4809D

Part Number: 14526158

An ignition switch is a key component in the electrical system of a vehicle or machinery, responsible for starting the engine. It controls the flow of electricity to various systems, allowing the engine to turn on or off. Typically, an ignition switch has several positions that perform different functions:

1. Off: The engine is off, and no electrical power is supplied to the vehicle.

2. On/Run: The electrical system is powered, but the engine is not yet running. This position allows the vehicle’s lights, radio, and other accessories to function.

3. Start: When the key is turned to this position, it engages the starter motor, turning the engine over to start the vehicle.

4. Accessory (sometimes): Some ignition switches also have an accessory position, where the electrical systems (like the radio or power windows) can be used without starting the engine.

The ignition switch is often located on the dashboard or steering column, and in modern vehicles, many have been replaced by keyless start systems, where a push button or proximity sensor activates the ignition.