charlie_pank Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 A friend of mine's golf is playing up - the symptoms are: Jerky drive when cold, less bad when warmed up but jerkiness still present fouled plug on no. 2 cylinder smell of fuel when revved hard The dealer says they've done a check of ECU and sensors and can't find a problem (but I don't believe them). Any suggestions appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Weren't they having big issues with plug top coils on VW Group engines? See some pictures of the build here. Had my first drive on 19/12/03 at 17.10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Have they changed the obvious, if not then a new set of plugs and leads ? Riding Donkey's, in Search of Ponies.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 ounds like the Coil failure problem Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 He's already changed plugs and leads, which alleviated (not completely removed the symptoms for 3 months, now they are back again. I'll suggest the coil to him, at which point he'll go "what's a coil?" (yes it's going to take a while to help him!). Just so I can give him some decent instructions, can you tell me whether it is single coil + distributor like in the good old days, or is it 2 coils + 4 plugs and ECU triggered wasted spark like them thar modern thingummies? I suppose it might even be 1 coil per plug if it's only affecting 1 plug... Thanks C Charlie'n'Kermit The plan is: There is no plan S5EVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Charlie Yes wasted spark, think it might be one per plug, it was/ is a well known VAG problem and I think it's covered under an extended warranty, worth him talking to a Dealer Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 yeah, coils were a big issue. If it it that, get them to replace all four as the others will be from the same "rogue" batch. They changed suppliers last year so the new ones are ok Normal coil pack failure symptoms are rough running, missfires, reduced power and the emissions light should come on on the dash. Seek forgiveness, not permission. 1700 X-Flow. The sweet sound of carbs!!! see it here Look out, I'm armed and dangerous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bare Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Geez ... who knows/or cares. it's a VW.. anything can go wrong, in my part of the world these have become laughing stock, pesky KIA's are significantly more reliable/desirable cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowSeven Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Bare, Where is your part of the world As far as I know VW & Audi have always have a good reputation in regards to reliability. I've never had any trouble with the models I've owned (Golf GTI, Audi S3) As for Kia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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