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Hot-wiring is the method of bypassing a motor vehicle's Ignition system Ignition switch and thus starting it without the Car key. It is often utilized in a motor vehicle theft. (2014). 9781483340463, SAGE Publications. ISBN 9781483340463 However, a legitimate vehicle owner who has lost a vehicle key or starting a vehicle with inoperable ignition switch (e.g. in decrepit car) may also use this process.
Vehicles produced before the 21st century, which often have a Carburetor engine, a manual transmission, and a single ignition coil and distributor, can be hot-wired from the engine bay. Using standard lock picking to start a more modern vehicle is now usually ineffective with the advent of , transponder verification, and smart key systems. Conversely, most types of motorcycles are often easier to hot-wire, especially Motor scooter and older naked bikes, which lack advanced security features beyond mechanical locks and conventional ignition switch.
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