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[Wiggywithahailo]

Hi all car was fine yesterday but today it won't start it will bump start however
Could it be the solonoid
Car is a '91 mini 1000
Thanks for any advice
Mark

[Steve220]

When you turn the key to ignition 2, do you hear any relay clicking at all? Have you checked all fuses?

[Wiggywithahailo]

Hi Steve
no there's nothing
I have just tested the starter and solonoid they are fine
Battery is fine too as are fuses
Totally stumped

[62S]

Could be a broken or non-earthing earth strap?

[Wiggywithahailo]

Earth strap is new. ?

[Cooperman]

It sounds like the ignition switch part of the lock assembly has failed. Not unusual. Check for a 12v signal from the switch when the key is moved to the 'start' position. If no output a new ignition switch assembly is needed, or replace with a push-button start which is easy, cheap and you get to keep the original ignition key.

[Wiggywithahailo]

Thanks cooperman
I hope it is as been stressing all afternoon
So to clarify this is a switch located at he ignition barrel?

[Steve220]

Yeh, thats the one. Do you have a multimeter?

[Cooperman]

If it is the switch, which as Steve says you need a multi-meter to check, you can simply fit a push button. Run a lead from the ignition 'on' circuit to the new button and connect the 'start' lead from the ignition switch to the other side of the new button and it will all be fine again. A very simple and very low-cost mod which, some say, is better than the switch and certainly more reliable.

[Wiggywithahailo]

Yes but it's overly complicated for someone who has limited knowledge of how to use it,and I have now run out of time for today and working tomorrow
But thanks guys I reckon my problem will b solved

[Wiggywithahailo]

So turns out it was the starter relay and now has an mot
Thanks for everyone's help
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