Cupra eating spark plugs

[M600RKC]

I would advise to change the plugs the same time you change the coil packs.
reason being when the coil pack shorts out it leaves a arc line down the enamel of the plug
if you fit a new coil pack to a plug with a arc line on it the new coil pack it will be faulty in no time as it will make it work harder due to the spark going everywhere on the plug.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Really feel for you mate. I know it doesnt help. Cant believe you're still suffering this crazyness!

 

[robdf2]

Really feel for you mate. I know it doesnt help. Cant believe you're still suffering this crazyness!

cheers mike,

its back in next monday , i have taken the bad plugs out and put another set in and its normal again , looking at the plugs you cant really tell they have failed , weird really , just the tips look a little chewed up.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Due new plugs atm. Last time I tried NGK Irridiums it caused a bad misfire and coilpack problelm. :-(

 

[Smee]

how often do you change these sparks?

dont know when mine were last changed or if they ever have

lee

 

[uncle]

Looking at changing my plugs at the weekend, do i need to go to Seat for them or can they be purchased from anywhere. Which ones should i be getting. 2008 Cupra

 

[DAZFR72]

Looking at changing my plugs at the weekend, do i need to go to Seat for them or can they be purchased from anywhere. Which ones should i be getting. 2008 Cupra

Is your car under warranty? If not try your local eurocarparts branch or online they sell oe Bosch plugs at a fraction of the stealers!! If they will do another major brand to suit

 

[robdf2]

Is your car under warranty? If not try your local eurocarparts branch or online they sell oe Bosch plugs at a fraction of the stealers!! If they will do another major brand to suit

try Dave at sere motors , will be cheap and fast delivery

how often do you change these sparks?

dont know when mine were last changed or if they ever have

lee

SEAT say 40k lol im lucky if they last 8k

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Jinxed myself re visiting this thread. Driving home tonight, 4th gear "splutter" Fingers crossed its only plugs...

Have had EML have been confident it was down to Decat. However refitted cat for TUV test, light came back. Bugger.

Wish I still had VCDS cable so Seat cant pull my pants down telling me whats wrong :-(

 

[robdf2]

Jinxed myself re visiting this thread. Driving home tonight, 4th gear "splutter" Fingers crossed its only plugs...

Have had EML have been confident it was down to Decat. However refitted cat for TUV test, light came back. Bugger.

Wish I still had VCDS cable so Seat cant pull my pants down telling me whats wrong :-(

bummer

just wing it with SEAT mate , tell them your plugs are playing up or just buy a set and change them.
i dont use dealers at all now money robbing

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Ordering a set tommorow. See what happens. Been commuting in Stock map to save on wear and tear while I get on top of servicing. Switched to St2+ for an enjoyable drive home. splutter splutter, jerk jerk.
Can you remember how much coil packs are off the top of your head? Was ages ago I fitted a new set.

Doubt plugs alon would cause EML???

 

[robdf2]

Ordering a set tommorow. See what happens. Been commuting in Stock map to save on wear and tear while I get on top of servicing. Switched to St2+ for an enjoyable drive home. splutter splutter, jerk jerk.
Can you remember how much coil packs are off the top of your head? Was ages ago I fitted a new set.

Doubt plugs alon would cause EML???

i got 2 coil packs from dave at sere the other wek £24 each iirc
i rekon plugs though mate tbh

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Think plugs alone could cause EML mate?

 

[Al]

i got 2 coil packs from dave at sere the other wek £24 each iirc

Bulk buy on standing order for your car dude

 

[robdf2]

well when you think i have had 12k of warranty work and its still its not sorted i think its terrible i have to pay out of my hard eaned wedge just because pedro couldnt put my car together is a complete joke.

i told seat during my warranty period in december that my car was eating plugs and that if they go again in 6 months i will hold them responsible , so will be an interesting conversation next monday.