Coil pack tests

S3KO4

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• Jul 11, 2011

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Hello people this the second thread I am requesting some help in diagnosing my coil packs. I have replaced one already a few month back as it had no life in it, I need to know how to run a proper test on vcds as I can feel it they are weak but can't pinpoint it precisely.

I don't know if it's just me or what but sometimes the car feels extra responsive and punchy while other times it's sluggish and noisy.

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• Jul 11, 2011

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Anyone?

 

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• Jul 11, 2011

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duno about a test with vcds i just take mine out turn car over and see if the spark take them out 1 by 1 other than that post in the vag com section m8

 

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• Jul 11, 2011

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If they're old and you've already replaced one it might be worth replacing the rest. I replaced two of mine and a month later I had to replace the other two lol.

 

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vag com didnt show a broken down coil pack for me use the old conventional method pulling them of one by one you will soon no if you have a faulty coil pack

 

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• Jul 11, 2011

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Thanks for all your suggestions, does anyone have spare working ones laying around?