1.8T 190 Misfire... What coils to upgrade to?

[Ollierockk]

Hello boys and girls.

I have been having a slight misfire on start up lately, it has got progressively worse. I have checked the spark plugs and they look fine (I'll replace anyway) I was just wondering what coil packs any of you have upgraded to? As I understand it these can suffer with the coils failing?

Thanks in advanced.

Ollie

 

[pauldazzle]

Check with your local dealer to see if your car is covered by the VAG coil pack replacement campaign, if it is they'll replace them for free.

 

[Ollierockk]

Thanks Paul I'll give them a call

I suppose my question should be if they're a common issue is there an upgrade?

 

[desertstorm]

Check VCDS for fault codes. If the car is just misfiring on start up could be due to a lot of different issues . What is the part number of the coil packs on the engine. Some codes are well renowned for failing, newer codes are very reliable.

 

[pauldazzle]

Red R8 coil packs are popular, whether they're an upgrade is open to debate. Look nice though.

 

[DrStrange]

Agree with Paul.

Not 100% proven that there is a performance upgrade but a mate has sweared blind there is.

 

[DieselJake]

Definitely an aesthetic improvement either way haha.

 

[Northampton_ofn]

I got the R8 coils and instantly felt a smoother curve through the higher rev range but to be fair the coils I removed were ancient.

If you go for the R8/2.0TFSI coil upgrade you need the adapter plates as they're a bit longer (hence the claimed extra punch) and the plates helps locate them sturdily

 

[DrStrange]

I got the R8 coils and instantly felt a smoother curve through the higher rev range but to be fair the coils I removed were ancient.

If you go for the R8/2.0TFSI coil upgrade you need the adapter plates as they're a bit longer (hence the claimed extra punch) and the plates helps locate them sturdily View attachment 129024

Good info Ben. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[desertstorm]

What ever you fit just make sure they are genuine. There are lots of cheap Chinese knock offs around.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-Ignit...-Q5-R8-4-2-V8-07-13-06E905115E-/122177397076?