[Buckethead]

Hey everyone! I'm a Club4AG transplant looking for some AW11 specific help... here's the nitty gritty of it.

I picked up an 88 Supercharged MR2 for $600. Previous owner said when it ran, it had high reving idle issues and wouldn't stay running for more than a couple minutes before quitting. I bought it with the idea of rebuilding the GZE, and dropping it in my ae86 with a turbo. That is still the plan. But, I want to hear it run and run strong in the MR2 first.

It's cold here right now, and that plays into any older car starting. Battery has a charge and the motor spins free, but I don't think there's any fuel getting to it. Upon reading up, I found the fuel filter seems to be a common and easy enough fix, not to mention, reasonably inexpensive considering other options.

I put the key in, it burps a bit, and then *click-*click-*click's. Is that click the fuel pump attempting to run? Could a fuel filter really be the hold up? What are my options, and what would you guys do? I can't find any manuals for this MR2 locally and will have to order a Haynes. I know that doesn't cover the SC, but at this point, I need all the info I can get. I did purchase a new fuel filter and plan to install it within the week. Any other thoughts? similar issues?

here's a couple things I've already found wrong with it...

In the engine bay fuse box, There was a 10 in the 15A Haz/Radio slot, and it was obviously blown. Replaced it with a new blue 15A. no change.
I don't believe the problem to be electrical, I tried to jump it with my truck, and the car had full power (all lights, etc). I'm still getting a check engine light even after replacing that incorrectly placed and blown fuse.
Previous owner installed a new TPS, thinking that was the high rev idle issue. It didn't fix the problem for him, and I can't even get it to fire, so I can't hear the high rev.
Again, motor is spinning, but no fire. I have to believe it's something in the fuel delivery. So, first and cheapest step, the fuel filter. If that works, I'll update this thread accordingly. But if anyone else has had a similar issue, I'd love to hear any and all input.