1997 Ford Laser Coil distributer

LIEZEL007

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1997 FORD LASER
1.8L
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

Hi. Please advice. I have bought a brand new coil, coil wire and distributer cap. My car swings but wont start. I am a female and I know little to nothing and I am really getting frustrated with every body here.

Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 AT 2:48 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Why was the coil replaced? Is there no spark to the plugs?

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Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 AT 5:03 AM

LIEZEL007

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The coil was replaced because I was told there was no spark. I then bought a brand new coil, coil wire and a distributer cap. It still did not start and it keeps missing. I was then told it was my petrol pump. But according now to another person there is nothing wrong with my petrol pump. He took the rotor off, cleaned it and replaced. The car started first shot. But now I am worried that it will happen again.

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Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 AT 11:20 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If it is running okay now, chances are the problem was with the rotor. The only thing you can do is see if the problem comes back.

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Thursday, September 18th, 2014 AT 5:09 AM

LIEZEL007

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Yes. I will do. But thank you so much for your help. I will keep this site for when I have any other problems. Tired of people who offer to help nut has got no clue as to what they are doing.

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Thursday, September 18th, 2014 AT 5:13 AM

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