1998 Ford Contour Battery Lights and ABS Lights

1998 FORD CONTOUR
138,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CUEHLING
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My car would not start this morning. Last week my battery light came on and stayed on for a few hours then went off. This morning my car wouldn't start. It acted as though the battery was almost dead as it tried to turn over. I poured Mountain Dew on the battery cables and finally it started however, my battery light and my ABS brake light stayed on until I had driven a couple of miles then they went off. My battery is only a year old.
Mar 12, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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Is the alternator checking? Check the battery voltage with a volt meter while the vehicle is running. It should be 13 volts or higher.
Mar 12, 2010 at 8:43 AM
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CUEHLING
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Alternator and Battery both only a year old.
Mar 12, 2010 at 8:49 AM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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There is a chance that vehicle alternator may be defective. You first need to verifiy the charging system is operating as designed.
Mar 12, 2010 at 2:39 PM