2005 , 1.4 corsa . Wouldn't start, click clack sound from starter n seems as if motor is stuck! But engine was running until switched off . B4 switching off there was a zinging soung that came from no where , like a motor or sumthing. Plz help !

that sounds like the starter motor bendix spring not returning , some starter motors can be repaired but most are mostly replaced, if you can get to the starter motor easily try tapping it with a hammer , this could help release the bendix until you get new motor

Have you tried to turn the engine over by hand? It is curious that it died as the starter has nothing to do with the engine running. It is only used to start the engine turning over. If the motor died and will not crank with a good starter, there might just be a mechanical reason.

Ouch! Sounds like the Bendix on the starter motor could have been damaged, or possibly the starter relay. I'd check the relay first. With ignition and engine off. pull the small terminal on the relay terminal Labeled "S" for start. It is next to the Battery terminal. (See enlarged pix on the link below.) Next, try to start the engine. It should not even try. Then, reconnect the starter wire to the relay. Have a friend start the engine and then pull the wire from the "S" terminal. If pulling the wire kills he engine, the you probably have a bad ignition switch. If the starter motor is still engaged with engine running, then I'd suspect a stuck relay or stuck Bendix. Since the relay is the cheaper component of the two (10 to 25 bucks), I'd change the relay. If the relay doesn't remedy the situation, It's time to replace the starter/Bandix.

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Not quite enough info here. Does the starter sound normal? Is it turning the engine over but the engine will not start. Please explain what "makes a sound means". I want to help.

indicates that the starter motor is stuck in the ring gear
possibly faulty starter relay or starter solenoid
pull the starter as the pinion over ride clutch is probably damaged ( noise ) and have the start circuit and relay checked
have the starter bench tested for serviceability by an accredited auto electrician

the clicking that you hear is coming from the starter relay. sounds like your ignition starter switch or ignition lock cylinder is bad.

Assuming your battery is properly charged and has a good connection, it's your starter solenoid (relay) that has failed.

The starter solenoid receives a large electric current from the car battery and a small electric current from the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is turned on, a small electric current is sent to the starter solenoid. This causes the starter solenoid to close a pair of heavy contacts, thus relaying a large electric current to the starter motor, which in turn sets the engine in motion.

If a starter solenoid receives insufficient power from the battery, it will fail to start the motor, and may produce a rapid clicking or clacking sound. The lack of power can be caused by a low or dead battery, by corroded or loose connections in the battery cable, or by a damaged positive (red) cable from the battery. Any of these problems will result in some, but not enough, power being sent to the solenoid, which means that the solenoid will simply make a clicking sound, rather than setting the starter motor in motion.

If these items are all okay, it is likely you need to replace the solenoid.

If its a rapid clack time then it could be the battery terminals need to be cleaned, it could also be the starter solenoid mounted on the fire wall has loose nuts corroded or the ignition wire from the key switch the round connector can wear out and not make contact. So check those things first if you have a test light I can give you the procedure to test the cables and solenoid.

Sounds like a bad battery connection, either on the battery, or the starter or engine ground, or just a poor battery.

definately ignition switch gone bad, replace them. go from there.