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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cyrill on 21 December 2010, 20:25

Title: Ignition Coil
Post by: Cyrill on 21 December 2010, 20:25

Hi - I replaced the ignition coil on my 16v and unplugged three leads from one side and a double from the other.  When I came to put the new one on, I found the double and two of three leads on the other side.  I spent ages looking around the engine bay etc for the third lead but with no success, I searched on the floor and found the adaptor, any ideas where the three individual leads should come from so I can trace the missing one back?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ignition Coil
Post by: rubjonny on 22 December 2010, 08:43

there are only 2 leads per side ;)
3rd spade on the +ve side is a spare, which is covered up by a blank plug to prevent anything shorting out on that pin :)

Title: Re: Ignition Coil
Post by: Cyrill on 23 December 2010, 12:23

Ha, I still have a way to go!  Thanks I was beginning to worry!

Title: Re: Ignition Coil
Post by: gixer1400 on 26 December 2010, 15:45

hi there when you tighten the spades onto the coil dont tighten too much as the brass thread will easily shear off  :cry: and then your stuffed ,
have a happy new year  :cool: