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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: eightvalve on 30 August 2005, 09:02

Title: Are 8V and 16V ignition coils the same?
Post by: eightvalve on 30 August 2005, 09:02

Can I use an ign coil from an 8V in a 16v?  I'm assuming I can...

Title: Re: Are 8V and 16V ignition coils the same?
Post by: ...joe on 30 August 2005, 18:19

sorry but i haven't got a clue! anyone?!

Title: Re: Are 8V and 16V ignition coils the same?
Post by: mjamoose on 31 August 2005, 16:31

If they are both transistorised then you should be able to.
If the coil is the old plug and points type system it's not compatible with each a transistorised(electronic) ignition system.

Title: Re: Are 8V and 16V ignition coils the same?
Post by: marcogolfo on 01 September 2005, 10:09

i have a 16v and the coil broke so i got one off a gl model seemed to have the same part number and works alright.  Although i may have had the wrong one to start with?  Bare in mind that i do have a cold start problem but other than that it runs fine.
maybe someone else will know