2000 laser engine dies when warm

[EL_Monty]

hi all

my daughters 2000 laser 1.6 starts and drives well but it has today developed an issue of when hot it stalls and dies. it wont start until its cooled down? once cooled down it fires right up again.

anyone know where to look first?

thanks

EL

[dirty hands]

coil packs failing ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-LASE...item2edb1fe29f
not likely to be the ecu

could be this part failing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Crank-Cam...item25a078d458

fuel filter been done ?

check the thermo fans work

if it is an auto .there would be other issues

the engines do not like being overheated

check dip stick for oil and water

how many km on the motor



i do work on A KQ mazda ford clone laser model 1.6 motor ocassionaly


the 2000 model http://www.drive.com.au/used-car-rev...824-13o37.html

[EL_Monty]

thanks man!!! .... turned out to be heat related alright......low coolant.

she hasnt checked it for a while obviously.

i assume it was getting too hot and killing to coils........ive flushed it out added fresh coolant, checked thermos both working, and road tested for an hour and no probs at all.

hopefully that was it but i think new coils and leads will be on her shopping list.

thanks for giving me a list of things to check

EL

[dirty hands]

if after an hour no problems like you had ..thats very good ..

[EL_Monty]

well i have an update......car went well for a few days and developed another issue. again once it reaches operating temperature, it will lose drive.....like its arcing a spark once it cools a little all returns to normal.

in the last few days we have replaced both coils and leads and installed new plugs.....while the car runs much better it continues to stutter and fart once warm.....i can drive 20klms or 10klms its seems intermittent.

could crank angle sensor failing cause this?

regards
el

[dirty hands]

it hasnt done a valve or maybe a a stuck lifter

from what I know about crank angle sensors

some people suggest . to test this theory
pour cooler water over that CAS once it gets hot
see if it plays up

[11ford11]

scan for codes

[dirty hands]

codes ? the engine check light does this model have one

or will an LED test light be eneough

next for a 2000 model
cant find a DIY fault codes list of instruction on the
bridging the wire on the diagnostic plug method and using the engine check light to flash the codes

if you have the radio code if the car needs one

you can undo the two battery terminals for a minute and clear any fault code readings

this will reset the computer

then try another test drive

[11ford11]

Originally Posted by dirty hands

codes ? the engine check light does this model have one

or will an LED test light be eneough

next for a 2000 model
cant find a DIY fault codes list of instruction on the
bridging the wire on the diagnostic plug method and using the engine check light to flash the codes

if you have the radio code if the car needs one

you can undo the two battery terminals for a minute and clear any fault code readings

this will reset the computer

then try another test drive

diagnostic connector under bonnet - bridge terminal TEN to ground -LED test light or analog voltmeter connected from battery positive to terminal FEN - (marked on cover)
ignition on count pulses for codes eg,1flash followed by 2 flash = code 12