Running rough - coilpack? - SEAT Cupra.net

*Phillc* · 14-07-2009, 20:42

Just had the car re-mapped and now the car is running rough, my first (and only) thought is that a coil pack has gone but the car is also smelling like a sort of eggy smell, is this still consistent with a coil pack failure? i know that after a remap these are prone to failing but i was not expecting the smell, can anyone help, i ran a check on vag-com but nothing showing.

*adam cupra 20vt* · 14-07-2009, 20:43

When a coil pack goes it stinks, more of a burning smell tho.

**DPJ** · 14-07-2009, 20:44

When is it running rough, Phill?

*james walker* · 14-07-2009, 21:05

never had a smelly coilpack before

thought he eggy smell was symptoms of a dodgy cat?

shauncupra · 14-07-2009, 21:33

Firstly unplug each injector seperately whilst the car is running, and see if the engine note changes on idle, if a coil pack has gone it will *not* make any difference to the way the engine is running, so therfore the coil pack in front of that injector is faulty/failed ., or this might sound strange but pop all four coil packs out and sniff them, one should smell like its burnt out, thats if its the coil packs!

Anyway see if that helps cos thats exactly what happened to mine just after a remap earlier this month and since then its happened twice

*Phillc* · 14-07-2009, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPJ

When is it running rough, Phil?

All the time now, it was fine all day then i went out, and after a couple of minutes it started to run rough its just like its lost a cylinder but has the smell, i switched it off but it was the same when i restarted it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by james walker

thought he eggy smell was symptoms of a dodgy cat?

thats what i thought, but didn't think it would cause the engine would run like it is.

**DPJ** · 14-07-2009, 22:08

Coilpack would be the prime candidate....

*Phillc* · 14-07-2009, 22:13

Yeah i am going to get some tomorrow, i will replace all four, any suggestions as to the best place to get them and which one's, i went to my local Motor shop and they where the same price as the steelers for non oe, i have a price from Dave at sere but i need them for friday morning to get to cholmondeley!!

s4oopie · 14-07-2009, 22:18

could be coil pack m8 causing over fueling then the cat may give off eggy smell due to the fuel burning in there ... hope you get it sorted soon

Snoop

*Phillc* · 14-07-2009, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by s4oopie

could be coil pack m8 causing over fueling then the cat may give off eggy smell due to the fuel burning in there ... hope you get it sorted soon

Snoop

To be honest thats what i though was happening but wanted to check first in case anyone knew some thing different.

*turbo009* · 14-07-2009, 22:27

Seems like coil pack to me to and if you buy some get the bolt down ones from gsf car parts

*Ronin225* · 14-07-2009, 22:47

Should be an easy job to change the coilpacks on yours being as your N249 resovoir has gone
If you do buy non OE ones let me know what they are like as i think a spare one is a handy item to have

mike2926 · 14-07-2009, 22:51

i have had a coil pack go on a focus and it smelled VERY eggy so i would definatly say it is a coil pack

shauncupra · 14-07-2009, 23:27

got my coil packs from gsf recently they were only £25.00+vat roughly and their been fine so far..

*Phillc* · 15-07-2009, 11:28

Ok all four coil packs replaced and problem resolved, thanks for all your advice

*adam cupra 20vt* · 15-07-2009, 12:36

Nice one

where did you get them from and how much were they?

*Phillc* · 15-07-2009, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam cupra 20vt

Nice one

where did you get them from and how much were they?

I got them from a VW dealer @ £28.75inc so £115 gutted as that was my front arb money

BBoy82 · 20-07-2009, 09:30

Nice one phillc. This should hopefully save a lot of peeps extra money in diagnosing coilpack failure.

tgorman · 30-07-2009, 00:04

Very helpful

*m.r.davies* · 16-08-2009, 09:29

Few questions

I have the juddering, burning and egg smell, but also have ecu light flashing
car is done 55. And not had issue before

does it sound like coil pack?

If so are there any guides to replacing

and what are the aftermarket ones like ... Cost too if poss

anyone know gsf prices?

14-07-2009, 20:42	#1
Phillc Love is....Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pershore, worcestershire Posts: 4,428	Running rough - coilpack? Just had the car re-mapped and now the car is running rough, my first (and only) thought is that a coil pack has gone but the car is also smelling like a sort of eggy smell, is this still consistent with a coil pack failure? i know that after a remap these are prone to failing but i was not expecting the smell, can anyone help, i ran a check on vag-com but nothing showing. __________________ Gone but not forgotten

14-07-2009, 20:43	#2
adam cupra 20vt Built Not Bought. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mud Hut Posts: 5,668	When a coil pack goes it stinks, more of a burning smell tho. __________________

14-07-2009, 20:44	#3
DPJ ........... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NN Yorks / Salento Posts: 11,756	When is it running rough, Phill? __________________ Dave ...................... dpj@seatcupra.net ...............................................................................Alhambra Stylance 140Tdi...KiwiCupra 8v...387.7bhp Leon Cupra GT

14-07-2009, 21:05	#4
james walker cooling is the key people Join Date: May 2007 Location: retford notts Posts: 5,305	never had a smelly coilpack before thought he eggy smell was symptoms of a dodgy cat? __________________ inovite cts18s,p-torque 238bhp,koni adjustable ssx,quaife lsd,rear arb,s3 upper/lower,fmic,jetex turbo back system,catch can,ttwishbone bushes,samco tip,apr r1dv,porsche 911 brembos,ds2500,falken452jetex cone.....

14-07-2009, 21:33	#5
shauncupra Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norwich,Norfolk Posts: 59	Firstly unplug each injector seperately whilst the car is running, and see if the engine note changes on idle, if a coil pack has gone it will not make any difference to the way the engine is running, so therfore the coil pack in front of that injector is faulty/failed ., or this might sound strange but pop all four coil packs out and sniff them, one should smell like its burnt out, thats if its the coil packs! Anyway see if that helps cos thats exactly what happened to mine just after a remap earlier this month and since then its happened twice __________________ Seat Leon Cupra Mk 1: Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by shauncupra; 10-08-2009 at 22:16.

14-07-2009, 22:08	#7
DPJ ........... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NN Yorks / Salento Posts: 11,756	Coilpack would be the prime candidate.... __________________ Dave ...................... dpj@seatcupra.net ...............................................................................Alhambra Stylance 140Tdi...KiwiCupra 8v...387.7bhp Leon Cupra GT

14-07-2009, 22:13	#8
Phillc Love is....Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pershore, worcestershire Posts: 4,428	Yeah i am going to get some tomorrow, i will replace all four, any suggestions as to the best place to get them and which one's, i went to my local Motor shop and they where the same price as the steelers for non oe, i have a price from Dave at sere but i need them for friday morning to get to cholmondeley!! __________________ Gone but not forgotten

14-07-2009, 22:18	#9
s4oopie Boost Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the car wash ;) Posts: 111	could be coil pack m8 causing over fueling then the cat may give off eggy smell due to the fuel burning in there ... hope you get it sorted soon Snoop

14-07-2009, 22:27	#11
turbo009 Red Lightning Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grimsby North East Lincs Posts: 2,642	Seems like coil pack to me to and if you buy some get the bolt down ones from gsf car parts __________________ Recaros,Milltek,007P,Jetex, stage1 custom RT map,261bhp@264lbft

14-07-2009, 22:47	#12
Ronin225 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worcester Posts: 3,765	Should be an easy job to change the coilpacks on yours being as your N249 resovoir has gone If you do buy non OE ones let me know what they are like as i think a spare one is a handy item to have __________________ LCR Wishbone Rebushing Guide My Big Turbo LCR Quattro In The Making

14-07-2009, 22:51	#13
mike2926 vroom vroom Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just outside Colchester Posts: 287	i have had a coil pack go on a focus and it smelled VERY eggy so i would definatly say it is a coil pack __________________ Cupra R 225 with: Forge 007p DV, Fabia Rear Wiper, Green Cotton filter, Ferodo DS2500's, Autobahn88 Silicone T.I.P, Polished charge pipe (cheers D.K), Bosch Aero wipers

14-07-2009, 23:27	#14
shauncupra Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norwich,Norfolk Posts: 59	got my coil packs from gsf recently they were only £25.00+vat roughly and their been fine so far.. __________________ Seat Leon Cupra Mk 1: Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by shauncupra; 19-10-2009 at 22:08. Reason: wrong price opps

15-07-2009, 11:28	#15
Phillc Love is....Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pershore, worcestershire Posts: 4,428	Ok all four coil packs replaced and problem resolved, thanks for all your advice __________________ Gone but not forgotten

15-07-2009, 12:36	#16
adam cupra 20vt Built Not Bought. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mud Hut Posts: 5,668	Nice one where did you get them from and how much were they? __________________

20-07-2009, 09:30	#18
BBoy82 Dan the compressor man... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 294	Nice one phillc. This should hopefully save a lot of peeps extra money in diagnosing coilpack failure. __________________ Black 2004 LCR 225 - 57i - Jabba Heatshield - Autobahn88 TIP - Newsouth Power Gasket - FMCL007P in Black - N249 Bypass - EBC Ultimax/Yellow Stuff - Superpro'd - S3 Strut Brace - Fabia RW - Toyo T1-R's - Ive bought an S4, so the leon must go!

30-07-2009, 00:04	#19
tgorman LCR = 285Bhp + 330Ft.lbs Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 103	Very helpful

16-08-2009, 09:29	#20
m.r.davies God's Property Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 626	Few questions I have the juddering, burning and egg smell, but also have ecu light flashing car is done 55. And not had issue before does it sound like coil pack? If so are there any guides to replacing and what are the aftermarket ones like ... Cost too if poss anyone know gsf prices? __________________ Gone, but not forgotten, I'll miss you LCR!

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