Irritating problem

[mcgalio]

I'm having trouble with my Tempo (sorry, there wasnt a tempo forum, so I thought I'd try here.) I went to start it today because its cold out and I thought it shoud run for a while. Lately It hasnt started without using the gas. So, I was turning the key and pumping the gas and just about when it started to go it went dead. Now, when I turn the key it just clicks. Does anyone have a clue what this means? I thought it might be an engine flood but I'm not sure. Thanks for any advice.

[bustedratchet]

First off I think the battery is dead try to jump it to get it going. when is the last time you had a good tune-up ?

[mcgalio]

I'm constantly tuning the P.O.S up. I did replace the battery last year, but recently I left my lights interior lights on. I had to replace the fuse. Would my battery die just like that in the middle of starting? I tried a boost and it didnt work. I have it plugged in right now.

[mcgalio]

I put a new one in and I'm having the same problem. So, its not that. Any other ideas?

[mcgalio]

I guess its the starter, thanks for the help though

[bustedratchet]

Is it a hard click or one lots of clicks ?

[bethanyclark]

My Tempo did that a couple times. We were told that the starter overcharged. So we changed it, and no problems again! Until it happened again, and had to change the Starter again!

[MrMechanix]

Well, I had that problem with my escort, and I replaced the alternator and the timing belt and it hasnt done it since.

[rruddfan21]

check the starter solenoid