*confirmed* 2 coilpacks at the same time.

[BNZ TOY]

Accelerating in 2nd... *pop!* then:

- very rough idle
- CEL blinking
- loss of power
- bad smell from the engine.
- sounds like a have a bigger displacement engine now, haha.

Now here's the problem. I called RPI equipped and they said "ONLY use factory replacement." I've known the guys at RPI for a while now (5 years) and they have never been wrong with providing me advice.

.... but everyone on this forum seems to agree the Hitachi Es are the better choice.

Unfortunately I have to drive the car home later, about 10 miles Hope that's not too bad for the cat...

The dealer said they are using new OEM ones in the 1.8Ts: "We are now using the R's"

So, should I use the hitachis or buy OEM again? (I'm planning on buying 4).

Thanks

[NyteEscape]

hitachi's used to be oem. they are bolt down coil packs. i run R's.

pretty much it's up to you.

[widgget]

i run the red capped VW packs. Dont' think i would drive 10 miles with a bad pack. it's going to dump all of that unburnt fuel into your cat and light it up there, if your not replacing the cat next week, you will be soon.

[NyteEscape]

i run the red capped VW packs. Dont' think i would drive 10 miles with a bad pack. it's going to dump all of that unburnt fuel into your cat and light it up there, if your not replacing the cat next week, you will be soon.

^ +1

[BNZ TOY]

Just came back from the dealership. Woot, Bob at Openroad is the man! I blew #2 and #3 at the same time (no wonder it sounded so terrible!). Replaced both with the R's under CPO for a 50Cad dollar deductible!

He said he's not allowed to replace the other 2 until they blow, so i'll be seeing him again soon i'm sure...

[02B6]

i blew two last week.. 48$ from the dealer. My engines stock, thought it was weird blowing two.

[BNZ TOY]

i blew two last week.. 48$ from the dealer. My engines stock, thought it was weird blowing two.

stock? what is your mileage?

[HIERLEVELZ]

I blew 2 within an hour of owning my car(bought used) but dealer replaced em for free and then i bought another set on my own for extra measure.

[YAK]

I blew a coilpack this morning on the way to work. Second one in 2 months.

[Frey7190]

Weird.. so your car just started doing that from one day to the next? holy toledo! What did VAG-COM say?

[NyteEscape]

yea...my car is stock power wise. i blew a coil pack taking the test drive after i installed my rear sway bar. haha, try to find a link between those two...

[monkey323i]

P0300 Random/Mutiple misfire detected.
P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire detected.

that are the two codes on my 3.0.

is this most likely Coil pack too?

or something else?



my car is 76k now.
replaced all 6 plugs to NGK Platimum few monthes ago.



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[fla4sline]

Same thing happened to me. At the time thought it was a boost leak, but when got computer checked: misfire cylinder 2 & 4. Went to VW dealer and my neighbor works in parts. Got 4 CPs for $21 US each and the copper NGKs. Car runs great now.

[sean1.8t]

you know what i'd do with a million dollars

"2 chicks at the same time"

[Trev]

Good to hear it all worked out.

You should keep spairs in the trunk for next time.

[GermanAudi]

Does a blown coilpack look any different than one that is fine?

[aaaudiprotein]

Does a blown coilpack look any different than one that is fine?

no

[Audi247]

i blew two last week.. 48$ from the dealer. My engines stock, thought it was weird blowing two.

wow my engine is stock too and i blew #1&2 anyone have any suggestions on good coil packs and the best place to get them?