A handy little issue

[Connor]

Its definitely the starter mate, I had EXACTLY the same issues. Sometimes it would go first time, other its would take a few on and off flicks. When you turn the key to try and start it, all the electricity goes to the starter motor, which is why all the dash lights go out and when you release the key they all come back, this is what always happens, its just that the starter isnt starting the engine. Hopefully that helps explain it for you as that's about as simplified as I can describe it whilst typing on my phone lol