1999 Ford Contour won't start

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VASHTYE
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1999 Ford Contour 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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i have a 1999 ford contour ,was driving and running fine and then the engine quit no noises or anything just quit,now teh starter will click but the engine won't turn over and i had the starter tested and it was good ,so what else should i try
May 31, 2008 at 7:53 AM
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MERLIN2021
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check the battery and alternator, if they run lower than 9 volts the engine will shut down, not enough volts for computer and sensors to operate.
May 31, 2008 at 7:59 AM
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