Between them was an ignition switch panel hiding the battery. Vehicles fitted with Thermostart glow plugs do not usually activate via the normal ignition switch. The ignition switch was also mounted on the dash. The ignition system is typically controlled by a key operated Ignition switch. The ignition switch mount would break from vibration (later relocated). The automatic kind will also lower when the ignition switch is turned off. A transmission shifter or ignition switch would be able to be replaced with a screw-driver. A very commonly seen tamper-resistant switch is the ignition switch in most motor vehicles.