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Engine won't turn over.

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Tony2005

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rk87 said:
my car wont turn over i have a 95 ford contour lx i changed the spark plugs because they were bad and the alternator. now when i try to start it,it just wont turn fast at all and it turns slow making a noise as if it is rusty. can you help solve problem. it is a v6 2.5 auto trans.
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How many miles?

The battery could be weak.

The a/c compressor (or clutch) could be locked up. Try turning off the a/c (or defrost). A better test would be to remove the serpentine belt and see if it cranks better.
 
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I agree with Tony, it is possibly the battery. If the altenator went bad it would drain the battery. Put your battery on a charger or take it to a place to get tested. Some places that offer free testing also offer free charging.
 
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