1994 Ford Tempo Failure to start:1994 Ford Tempo Sedan
EDTEXAS
MEMBER
1994 FORD TEMPO
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
24,000 MILES
Will not start. Battery is good. Starter will hum when key is turned but will not start car.
Is it solenoid?
How many starting solenoids?
Where are they located?
Or could it be ignition switch?
Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 1:06 PM
1 Reply
FIXITMR
MECHANIC
9,990 POSTS
If it's actually the starter that is "humming" then it probably has bad brushes? Try tapping on it to see if it kicks off! You can get brushes but they likely dont have them at your local big chain parts store. If it's a more of a high speed buzz/rattle it is likely the selinoid making the noise because of a bad connection somewhere. Put your hand on to find which part is noisy. Some cars have 2 solenoids 1 on inner fender and 1 on starter. Ford has a better idea?