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i HAVE NOT DRIVIN MY 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL IN OVER ...


Sent to Car Experts July 19, 2006 8:34 p.m.

i HAVE NOT DRIVIN MY 1996 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL IN OVER 3 YEARS. nOW IT WILL NOT START. I HAVE A NEW BATTERY BUT ALL I GET JUST A WHINING ENGINE SOUND WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

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1996 Lincoln CONTINENTAL 8CYL

Already Tried:
JUST STARTING AND ADDING OIL AND A NEW BATTERY
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $15   
Info Request
July 19, 2006 8:48 p.m. (14 minutes and 29 seconds later)
REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

does the starter turn the engine over?
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Reply to GENE
Sent July 19, 2006 8:51 p.m. (2 minutes and 57 seconds later)

NO. IT DID ONCE BUT CUT RIGHT BACK OFF.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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July 19, 2006 9:12 p.m. (21 minutes and 1 second later)
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Sounds like the starter is froze up,have a freind try to start the car while you take a hammer and tape on the starter,if this does not get the starter to work replace the starter,i hope this helps you,please click accept.Thanks
PictureGENE  -- Auto Service Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 509 Car Accepts
ASE MASTER TECH 40 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY

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