Vehicles with push-button start systems are often pricier, both in terms of initial purchase and maintenance. Replacing a lost or damaged key fob can be expensive, with costs ranging from $100 to ...

On vehicles with push-button start, the ignition switch has to recognize the anti-theft code transmitted by the key fob before it will allow the engine to start. If nothing happens when the key is ...

It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component ... as more vehicles now are equipped with smart keys and push-button start that eliminate the need for a conventional key.