How long does it take to replace a Mercedes ignition coil?
Replacing Mercedes Ignition Coil Packs is easy. If you plan on replacing only one coil you will need less than 30 minutes. If you are going to replace all ignition coils (6 coils on V6, 8 coils on V8, 12 coils on V12) you will need a couple of hours.
How do you replace an ignition coil pack?
Remove the Torx bolt at the center of the ignition coil pack. Unplug the electrical connector from the coil pack. Note: The clip that holds the connector tight on the ignition coil can break very easily. If yours does break use self locking cable ties to secure the electrical connector to the ignition coil.
How much does it cost to replace a spark plug on a Mercedes Benz?
You have successfully replaced one or more coil packs on your Mercedes-Benz. How much does it cost to replace Mercedes ignition coils? Replacing a single (one) spark plug coil on a Mercedes-Benz can cost between $170 and $250 at an auto repair shop. If you replace it yourself, you can spend less than $50.
Do you have experience replacing all coil packs at once?
On many vehicles, COPs are not that expensive to start with, and a failed COP will result in a vehicle that runs poorly, has less power and gets poorer fuel economy. Don’t throw good money after bad by just replacing one. Do you have experience replacing COPs?
How do you replace an ignition coil in a Mercedes?
They need to match with the letters on the engine. Remove spark plug wires from the old ignition coil and install on the new ignition coil. Firmly press the spark plug boot into the spark plugs. Connect the electrical connector. Tighten the bolt in the centre of the ignition coil to 8 Nm. Congratulations!
How many coils are there in a Mercedes?
You have three coils on the driver side and three coils on the passenger side on the six cylinder engines. In our case, we have an eight cylinder engine so you will see four coils on each side. Remove the spark plug wires. For this step, you will need the spark plug wire removal tool that we listed above under tools required.
You have successfully replaced one or more coil packs on your Mercedes-Benz. How much does it cost to replace Mercedes ignition coils? Replacing a single (one) spark plug coil on a Mercedes-Benz can cost between $170 and $250 at an auto repair shop. If you replace it yourself, you can spend less than $50.
On many vehicles, COPs are not that expensive to start with, and a failed COP will result in a vehicle that runs poorly, has less power and gets poorer fuel economy. Don’t throw good money after bad by just replacing one. Do you have experience replacing COPs?