New Hilux - Ignition stuck

[chestykoff]

err... to replace it. As soon as I put the key in ignition the starter attempts to start (without actually turning the key to start). Probably contacts but I am not sure as I have not come across this sort of problem myself. It makes sense it is the barrel or not?

lol berrel! Pardon me, where are my manners, we are England, hope I dint cause offence to anyone else... shit where do you make a public apology on this forum

[chestykoff]

It may just be the switch rather than the barrel, but I doubt it. I could maybe get the ignition switch off my breaker if you want it.

Thanks for the offer, really appreciate the help. I will try to find the berrel as I agree that it is the likely cause of the problem. Do you have an idea how much your breaker would charge for the switch? To be honest the whole thing looks so dodgy I would not be surprised if the switch needed replacing too.

[Albannach]

Thanks for the offer, really appreciate the help. I will try to find the berrel as I agree that it is the likely cause of the problem. Do you have an idea how much your breaker would charge for the switch? To be honest the whole thing looks so dodgy I would not be surprised if the switch needed replacing too.

The price varies dependent on how nice you are to me...

I'm not sure, but it won't be too expensive, will depend on postage.

[Apache]

Whats beryl doing in your truck?

Nothing untoward I hope!

Starter is an easy fix - but send it to me if you like and I'll do it for you for cash to keep my biatch of a car in rude health

[Albannach]

Whats beryl doing in your truck?

I just got a row for saying that!

[BUSHWHACKER]

The part of the switch with the electrical contacts in is a seperate item attached to the base of the barrel housing. It's held on by a screw at the housing end and can be disconnected from the wiring loom via a black multiplug under the steering column .

It's this wiring/contacts part you'll need. It's a plug 'n' play part.

[Apache]

Andy, it's 'barrel'. I know that, you know that (even in Scotland)

[Apache]

It's a plug 'n' play part.

What? He installs it and then crashes every 5 minutes?

[BUSHWHACKER]

What? He installs it and then crashes every 5 minutes?

No worries, just switch it off then switch it back on again.

May need a de-frag though.

[Apache]

Bags I get to frag it before the de-frag.

[chestykoff]

Whats beryl doing in your truck?

Nothing untoward I hope!

Starter is an easy fix - but send it to me if you like and I'll do it for you for cash to keep my biatch of a car in rude health

Yeah I read stuff on the starter on the forum looks fine even for me. Its more that 10kg, so post wont send it...

Berrels.... you see, I came from russia and you just jeep them in the car, you know, just in case!

[stormforce]

Andy (Albannach) take the cowl off and then put the key in the ignition.If you look under the barrel you will see a small pin to press in with a nail or the like.I think you may have to turn the key and the barrel will just come out.Once the cowl is off it is litterally a 30 second job

[chestykoff]

Thanks for all the advice, got the barrel sorted, I think. I have an other problem now.

I have changed the starter contacts and put the starter back on. Now when I turn the key (er... screwdriver) in the ignition I get a sharp click, but nothing else. It seems the starter dosnt engage, it only clicks but there is no turning.

I am pretty sure I did a good job putting everything back as it was before.

Any ideas what this oculd be???

[BUSHWHACKER]

Flat battery?

[chestykoff]

Battery is fine, contacts are not great but it should be fine. It was trying to turn over before I changed contacts but now nothing... I also tried banging the starter with a hammer to no effect this time...