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1996 Ford Contour AAARRRGGGHHH

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD CONTOUR
1996 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

i just replaced the altenator and the battery on my car! It stays running for a while, then it starts to sputter and dies. Then it wont even turn over when it dies. Have to jump it. Can you tell me whats going on?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 AT 4:49 PM

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Tiny
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PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Inspect accessory drive belt and tensioner.
Inspect battery junction box fuse No. 5 (15-amp).
Inspect central junction box fuse No. 30 (7.5-amp).
Inspect 175-amp fuse on starter motor.
Check all connections for looseness or corrosion.
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009 AT 5:16 PM

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