1998 Ford Laser (KM) — Repair Solution

1.8L BPZE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Ford Laser (KM) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Laser (KM)
Year: 1998
Engine: 1.8L BPZE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

The engine cuts intermittently while at idle.
Would not rev out. Bad hesitation.

Problem Summary

This report is slightly different in fault experienced but same end result as Report FORLA99130.
Just wanted to make sure the technicians found it under this description as well.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORKM98123
Vehicle1998 Ford Laser (KM)
Engine1.8L BPZE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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