Car Key Turns in Ignition but Won’t Crank: Key Chip, Ignition Barrel, or Starter?

You slide your car key into the ignition, turn it smoothly to the “START” position, and expect the engine to fire up. Instead, nothing happens. The dashboard lights might turn on normally, but the engine refuses to crank or turn over. When a vehicle won’t start despite the key turning without resistance, drivers often wonder whether the fault lies in …