Key turning but no start

[Bigbear]

Hi all, my ignition key seems to be turning all the way round past the start position without starting the engine, it doesn't spring back neither, although the starter motor clicks, after 15-20 attempts it finally starts. I've not got time to look at it today but where should I start? New ignition barrel or starter motor/solenoid?

Brett.

 

[Raggles]

If the starter motor clicks I would start with checking the motor and solenoid .... Every now and then my starter motor clicks with no joy, I use the John Muir trick of using a big screwdriver to bridge the power on the starter to check it turning - if ok I then do the second check and bring full voltage to bear on the solenoid ... in my case it clears the issue for a few months until it sticks again (in just the same way as John describes on one of his busses). It has never been sufficient a pain for me to do any more about it yet.

Of course it may be something completely different!

 

[Happystamps]

Your key turns way past the cranking position and doesn't spring back, and your starter motor doesn't turn on most of the time you turn the key?
You need a new ignition switch.

 

[Bigbear]

Your key turns way past the cranking position and doesn't spring back, and your starter motor doesn't turn on most of the time you turn the key?
You need a new ignition switch.

I've just replaced the ignition switch a few weeks ago, the key has always turned a long way round but now decided not to spring back. Just ordered a new barrel. Hopefully that'll sort it.

 

[Happystamps]

Your key turns way past the cranking position and doesn't spring back, and your starter motor doesn't turn on most of the time you turn the key?
You need a new ignition switch.

I've just replaced the ignition switch a few weeks ago, the key has always turned a long way round but now decided not to spring back. Just ordered a new barrel. Hopefully that'll sort it.

The fact you've just replaced it only makes me more suspicious of the switch :lol:

 

[dubdubz]

I agree - mine was the same - poor repro parts I'm afraid - on my second in 6months!

 

[Bigbear]

Yep, it was the switch. Shite parts yet again! So if anyone wants an ignition barrel I've got one sat here doing nothing!