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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: buzzkip on 14 April 2010, 12:14

Title: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: buzzkip on 14 April 2010, 12:14

Hi all,

So my car has been misfiring and then finally packed up and won't start. I've replaced the distributor cap, leads & spark plugs.

Now I've ordered a new Coil (Link to the Coil I ordered (http://"http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_1993/p/Car-Parts/Engine-Parts/Ignition/Ignition-Coils/?413440471&1&1329d0b92506353bfcaaeff22981e030f8831612&IGCO")), but I don't know whether there are any things I need to know before changing it??

Could someone please help?


Thank you!

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: Deano2711 on 14 April 2010, 12:17

Changing is easy Mate. One connector and the HT lead to remove then two nuts and bolts to remove. The coil is then off but you will need to open up the scuttle panel to replace the nuts and bolts. Changed mine recently and it took approx 10 minutes.     

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: buzzkip on 14 April 2010, 12:20

Thank you Deano!

I bought this off of eurocarparts for £28, the garage I took my car to wants £107 for the whole thing sorted. Baha

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: archie837 on 14 April 2010, 12:57

Yeah man super easy! I've done 2 now. Only thing I found it was a bit fiddly behind the scuttle panel getting the nuts in line for the bolts, bonnet was in the way, but only 30secs inconvenience.

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: buzzkip on 14 April 2010, 13:54

Cheers,

Any ideas what size spanner I'll need? Or screw driver etc. I don't have the car with me right now as I need to go over and fix it, so I need the tools with me.


Thanks!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: Deano2711 on 14 April 2010, 14:50

Can't exactly remember but pretty sure it's an 8mm and a set of pliers will hold the nut at the back enough to tighten up. Doesn't need to be mega tight Mate.

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: archie837 on 14 April 2010, 15:58

Scuttle panel screws are odd as well (the big plastic ones) they kinda twist and pull out, but you need to squeeze them under the head to get them out

Title: Re: Coil = Dead, how to fit new one?
Post by: buzzkip on 14 April 2010, 16:39

All fitted and the car is now running like a charm :D