Cupra is dropping revs and splutting when i try to drive

[MMCrewcupra]

hi guys my engine management light has come on and is now flashing, on tick over the car is dropping revs and when i try to drive its all jumpy and spluttering in any gear,

does anyone hav any ideas what the problem is,

many thanx

Lee

 

[DPJ]

A coil pack has gone.

 

[MMCrewcupra]

cheers dude, are they expensive,

 

[DPJ]

No, less than £25, I think. There's a 5 year warranty on the originals.

 

[MMCrewcupra]

is that for each coil pack, cus there are 4 isnt there,

how can i tell which one has gone,

 

[DPJ]

is that for each coil pack, cus there are 4 isnt there,

how can i tell which one has gone,

Each.

Disconnect them in turn, it will run rougher when the good ones are disconnected, no difference with the bad one. (try the third from the left first, then the fourth).

(Vag-Com will tell you more easily )

 

[MMCrewcupra]

cheers dude for your help,

much appreciated,

lets hope this helps

LOL

 

[turbo009]

Hi mate think i have got the same problem what you have hopefully i will find out tonight if it is a coil pack but it sounds like it to me.