Alternator Issues

Alternator Issues 3 Answers

We have a 1998 Ford Contour that will not stay charged. We put a brand new battery in. A new Master fuse. 3 new alternators. 1 alternator was used but the others were brand new and car still will not ...

I have a 2000 Ford Contour. I ran a few errands yesterday with no issues. I did not hear any changes in how the car starts or how long it takes. I went out to my car today and it does not turn over. All lights/electricity is on, it makes the sound like its trying to turn on, but will not turn. I bought a new battery hoping that was part of it. That is not the issue, left it plugged in over night and did not drain, so it does not appear to be alternator (which was recently replaced) what else could it be? (I am thinking of the starter, but could it be anything else?) 3 Answers

I ran a few errands yesterday with no issues. I did not hear any changes in how the car starts or how long it takes. I went out to my car today and it does not turn over. All lights/electricity is o...

how to get alternator out 2 Answers

have removed both the mounting bolts from the alternator but it is still mounted tight and firm. what is holding it in?

1999 Ford Contour Starting Issues, ran rough 2 Answers

1999 Ford Contour 4 cyl. 2.0 lts. automatic. 126,000 miles. Car acted up last 3 or 4 days - when stopping at a traffic light almost died like it wouldn't go into idle, then it kicked in fine. Yesterda...

O have a ford Contour 1998 the dashboard and tail lights are not working and the charge light is on and it keeps kill the battery. The alternator is new and the battery the key broke and I keep the old key next to the replacement key to start the car but these issues starrted after the key broke. Dio you think it is related? 2 Answers