coilpack question

[SnoopS3]

looks like the old common coil pack problem has hit me!
I had a spy through the forum and from investigating under the bonnet that seems to be the problem (misfiring between 3 & 4 cylinders)

The only info i couldnt seem to find here was where the best place to get a new coil pack from was? and what sort of price am i looking at? i've been told circa £90.

 

[alijames]

Best to go with genuine Audi ones. They are ~£30 each.

You do find some pattern ones on eBay and the like, but from previous threads, these don't seem to be as reliable.

Cheers,

 

[Nilz]

Agree with Ali

ALWAYS go for the genuine ones, from Audi around about £30, which is probably £2-3 more than a copy, but more reliable.

 

[SnoopS3]

Cheers guys.

Looks like it wont be as expensive as i 1st thought!

I always go for genuine parts and have done on all my cars. Much rather spend the extra pennies now than fork out for new parts every few months

 

[jesters3]

3 and 4 are the difficult ones to get to as you have to whip of the N249 black Box on top - see the guides for help: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2964360 & http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=38569

 

[fingermouse]

GSF dothe genuine ones for a quid less than audi, only any help if they are nerer to you

 

[SnoopS3]

3 and 4 are the difficult ones to get to as you have to whip of the N249 black Box on top - see the guides for help: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2964360 & http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=38569

I meant it was just running between 3 & 4 Cylinders i.e. missfiring. Not that it was cylinder 3 or 4 but i know what you mean about the difficulties. I was dreading having to take those parts off but i just tried the first two to see if i would have to tackle 3 and 4, luckily for me it was number 1!!
Why do they make that so difficult to get to? Especially when its such a common problem. I suppose its just to force novice mechanics (such as myself ) to use Audi garages.

Hopefully managed to pick a used one up for free from a guy off another forum so the S will be back soon :icon_thumright:

 

[SnoopS3]

GSF dothe genuine ones for a quid less than audi, only any help if they are nerer to you

I normally use GSF for parts but when i searched "coil packs" they came up with nothing??

 

[fingermouse]

give them a ring they will offer you the cheap one or a OEM one

 

[Nilz]

Yea they dont always list everything, you are better ringing them....also the used one, just be wary, it may work fine, but its a part where you just never know, and could go in 5 minutes, if not, happy days, you got the car back on the road for free!!