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1998 Ford Contour Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Engine, Windshield.
Mileage: 162 miles.

Asked on November 7, 2012

Ford Contour Battery Problem

Started my car this morning to let it warm up came back out and lights started to dim down and and engine was starting choking and car shut off, started car back up and windshield moved slow and dim lights and then nothing. Went back out to start up car it started and was running for about 3 min. and started all over again with same problem.
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Replied on November 7, 2012

Sounds like you may have a charging system problem. have the battery charged, then test the battery and charging system.

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