2001 Ford Laser Battery light then over heating

2001 FORD LASER
220,000 MILES
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WHEELS12
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Hey I drove home from the gym and my car was fine. Start my car 10 minutes later and the battery light came on and the temperature gage started rising. Now my car over heats every time I drive what could the problem be? Please help
Sep 3, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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HMAC300
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check the radiator for cold spots if you have any then the rad is bad, then test coolant system for leaks, internal/external, cold be a head gasket also could be thermostat.normally a thermostat bad will overheat with in 2 minutes
Sep 3, 2013 at 5:58 AM
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WHEELS12
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And the battery light ?
Sep 3, 2013 at 6:27 AM
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HMAC300
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check your battery for condition and load test inu.s most auto parts stores or tire stores do this for free. then check chargings sytem for output
Sep 3, 2013 at 6:29 AM