hot-wiring

verb

Meaning

To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring
To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security

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Related words

lock picking(English)hot bulb(English)remote keyless entry(English)automotive battery(English)engine swap(English)spark plug(English)starter solenoid(English)ignition magneto(English)

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