@teachyouman on Instagram: "Hotwiring was a method people once used to start older cars without the key by connecting wires in the ignition system. Early vehicles used simple electrical circuits — turning the key just sent power from the battery to the starter motor. So, if someone joined the right wires, the engine could start even without the key. This was sometimes done by mechanics or car owners who lost their keys, but it also became linked to theft, which is why modern cars no longer allow