Ford Tempo GL Clicks No Crank

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DARIA
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ford tempo GL won't start. When I start it gives click sound but no turning. Try to tap the starter but won't start. I want to test the solenoid, please tell how and whether I can bypass it.

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Feb 22, 2006 at 4:56 AM
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LOVESCARS
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likely the battery
Feb 22, 2006 at 12:01 PM
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HARDMAN
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autozone will test it for free! So will a lot of parts stores to.
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:39 PM
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Have the battery tested. The expert said the battery is the likely cause of the click with no crank, and parts stores such as AutoZone can test it for free.

Conversation Summary

A Ford Tempo GL clicks when starting but does not crank. The owner tapped the starter without success and asked how to test or bypass the solenoid. The expert said the battery is the likely cause, and another reply noted that AutoZone and many parts stores will test the battery for free.

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