Ignition Coils

[mrfinnegan]

I was wondering if anyone knew anything more about this piece of advise…

At the weekend I had to call out the RAC as one of my ignition coils failed (cylinder 3). They subsequently replaced this coil after acknowledging the issue using electronic diagnostics. My car is now fine and working, however the guy said that I should get the rest of these replaced - as when one fails, the rest usually follow suit.

Another thing he mentioned that I was using the original part in my engine and that newer more up-to date versions of this coil had been developed (I was using version “A” and he had replaced with version “F”).

Could you advise me as to whether this information is correct and that I should get these replaced?

The guy at the Seat garage was not much help and said it would be good for piece of mind. But that is great if money was no object - it will cost me £100 to get the other 3 done at least.

Anyone ....???

 

[andycupra]

He is talking sense.

these are a fairly common failure and the vcag group offered a 5 year warranty on these as a good will but no recall.

Sadly in order to claim on this 'warranty' they needed to see the car and test the fault themselves. But then they also say dont drive it... so to get it to a dealer and get it sorted is difficult..

Some RAC/AA guys have replaced them when people have broken down and not charged them for the part saying they will claim themselves but this is rare. As in yor case they will usually charge for part and advise replacement of remaining coils.

I would also recommend this. To replace the remaining 3 will cost you £75 - £90 depending on where and what you get charged. Any VAG dealer can help or GSF etc.
I found that my local skoda dealer charged less than the other VAG dealers.

The price i have quoted if for parts only, they are an easy job to do yourself, they just plug into the end of the spart plugs.
Where abouts are you? many members on there would be happy to help.

An alternaitive would be to buy one more, and replace one of the remaining 3 and keep the old one as a spare in case it happens again. Although he is right that it will likely happen again as some point, likely when not convenient.

Two can be replaced with no tools although a flat headed screw driver is helpful, the other two may need an allen key and spanner to move some pipes out of the way.

If you know how you can replace all 4 in less than 5 mins. If you were near me id happily do it for you.

 

[mrfinnegan]

Thanks for your reply very informative, I better get it done then lol.

I live near Peterborough for the record.

Like you said, it looked VERY straight forward, but knowing me ill break something. Ill probably get it booked in soon at my local Seat garage!!

Cheers mate