1997 Ford Laser Coil distributer

1997 FORD LASER
200,000 MILES • 1.8L • MANUAL
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LIEZEL007
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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.
Sep 16, 2014 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Why was the coil replaced? Is there no spark to the plugs?
Sep 16, 2014 at 10:03 PM
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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.
Sep 17, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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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.
Sep 17, 2014 at 10:09 PM
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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.
Sep 17, 2014 at 10:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help. Let me know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
Sep 17, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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LIEZEL007
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Thank you so much.

Liezel
Sep 17, 2014 at 10:36 PM
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