I just had a similar problem!

What happened to mine was that A/C compressor seized.

A few days prior - It made a ton of noise, like a bearing going...whining and grinding...sputtering and stalling several times when I came to a stop....and last night it died. Siezed right up...couldn't start the car, it stopped the belt dead.

Get your car running and look at the A/C compressor....look to see if the clutch plate is rotating properly...you will notice right away if it is not.

You have two options if it is your A/C

1. New compressor $1,600 CDN supply & installed

or

2. A new belt which bypasses the compressor $126 supply & installed.

Good luck

'95 Contour SE - MTX All stock...except for my Canadian Tire cup holder 270,000 kms (April 2004) GO BABY GO!