Is the ignition coil on my VW Passat working?
VW Ignition Coil Problems? I recently purchased a 2002 VW Passat 1.8T in April 2002, and have 11,500 miles on it. This past Friday, I started the car to go to Home Depot, and the car was shaking from side to side, with the MIL light blinking. I tried to back out and go down the street, but was unable to go over 25 MPH.
When did VW change to better coil packs?
VW changed to a “better” supplier of coil packs some time in August 2002. Check the build date of your 2003 (on the drivers side front door jam). If it’s August 2002, you may have the old packs. If it’s before August 2002, you definitely have the old packs. If September 2002 or later, you have the new ones.
Is there a problem with the coil pack on an Audi A4?
Yes, there is a coil pack problem. Word has it that VW changed suppliers some time in 2001. This problem also exists for Audi A4 1.8T owners as well. Many folks on vwvortex.com and clubb5.com are reporting the exact same problem – car shakes, MIL flashing, coil pack dead.
Is there a problem with VW coils?
moral: if another plant makes those coils, bet they are not screwing up whatever VW’s supplier did. Yes, there is a coil pack problem. Word has it that VW changed suppliers some time in 2001. This problem also exists for Audi A4 1.8T owners as well.
Is there a recall on the VW 1.8T?
This should be a recall. Plain and simple. VW had a good coil pack design from 98 through 01. Then they went with a different supplier to save a few bucks. Now 1.8Ts are blowing coil packs left and right. VW saw this, and went back to the original (or yet another) supplier. it took VW two years to track it down, acknowlidge the problem and fix it!
How to test the VW ignition control module?
Although not an absolute must, this tool is a time saver of the first order. To see what this tool looks like, go here: Wire Piercing Probe. You’ll also need basic hand tools to remove the ignition module (if it tests bad that is), like a ratchet wrench, sockets, etc. The ignition control module has two connectors.