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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: simon123 on 19 January 2004, 09:50

Title: is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: simon123 on 19 January 2004, 09:50

sorry if this has already been coverd but i am quite new.

i herd that 1.8t's up have had problems with there coils burning out. if this is true when does it happen , how many miles and how much does it cost to replace

cheers

Title: Re:is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: kniterider on 19 January 2004, 10:09

the coil packs (1 ontop of each spark plug) often fail, this will result in a bad misfire and really rough engine running!!!, if they fail and the car is under warrenty get em sorted on that, if not id check prices with vw

Title: Re:is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: simon123 on 19 January 2004, 11:48

has it happended to yur gti then kniterider.

Title: Re:is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: Rob GTi on 19 January 2004, 15:00

It happened to me before christmas. I was luckly - warranty job, but get them to replace all of the coils as you may find the others go within a few weeks.
 
My Golf has only done 18000, but the dealer said it is likely to happen in cold weather and only on 1.8t engines. My car is only 2 years old 51 plate.
 
Yes the engine does go very very shaky, best to get to a dealer or tow into them to avoid anymore damage.

Title: Re:is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: simon123 on 19 January 2004, 22:08

cheers rob

Title: Re:is it true about the coils burning out
Post by: kniterider on 20 January 2004, 14:03

hasnt happend to mine as mine hasnt got individual coil packs as its a 20v non turbo model!! ;D so no coil probs for me!! :P