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hello people!

right basically what part of the ignition system turns the starter motor on

the very last part of when u turn the key should engage the starter motor to turn the engine over -- mine has broken-- not the starter motor the part behind the barrel or within the barrel ...

what part is it tht ?

i do nt have any battery problems etc etc -- its just the last section of when u turn the key to the fully on position to get the car goin

if possible could u tell me how this works -- or what the broken part is

thanks alot !

any one...............please

How can you be sure it's in the ignition barrel?

First check to hear if the starter solenoid is kicking in or not. You'll need a mate to try to start it whilst you stick your head under the bonnet to listen for a click. That click is the starter solenoid engaging the flywheel ring gear. If you don't hear it then it could be as simple as a blown fuse/relay or loose connection. If it does engage then the starter's probably fried.

Relays are tricky because they are sealed, only way to test is to replace with a known working one (like the horn one).

the starter aint done in because i can get the car started by by-passing the ignition ---although the key has to be in the barrel for the immobiliser chip

does any one no what parts make up the starter system so tht i can identify what may have broken

thnks!