APR Coil Pack Installation | VW Golf MK7.5 1.4L TSI

[@AleksCoreBY]

lol your video helped me, I couldnt disconnect electric connector of last coil too. Thanks! (My car looks absolutely same under hood, russian VW Polo Sedan aka Vento 1.4 TSI CZCA)

[@alexandermax13]

Glad it helped! Three years later I still love my car, especially with the GTI TCR Diffuser & Exhaust. All the best to you.

[@joseurbano883]

Buenas se nota mejor respuesta en altas que con las de fábrica 👌

[@alexandermax13]

Sí, creo que los paquetes de bobinas responden mejor que las bobinas OEM originales.

[@spiroslouas7333]

Hello man very good and analytical video,I have same engine in a3 8v and I have the original coils, u see different work in your engine with new apr coils??

[@alexandermax13]

I’ve had those in just over 3-years and had no issue with them… I used to think I could feel a difference and they’re said to give a better and stronger spark but that’s likely marketing jargon.

[@ruisilva3317]

This was uploaded 2 years ago but I'm confused how this is a 2017 model but without the 150bhp ACT system? I thought only the early models received the non act

[@alexandermax13]

In the UK all base model Golf’s had the standard 1.4T, the ACT was and I believe still is only reserved for the R-Line.

[@am-mj9ee]

Great job. Do you know how to change pcv valve with same car thanks.

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately the EA211 engine doesn’t have a PCV valve that you can replace like the EA888.

[@jerzybulwa5567]

What is the purpose of those coils? Does they boost up performance a little? What do they change? And how much u paid?

[@alexandermax13]

According to the APR website, these coil packs provide a brighter and stronger spark to the Spark Plug therefore igniting more efficiently. I’m not sure this is something you’ll officially feel but response when driving is very good when you put your foot down.

[@PJWALL89]

Your engine is same as mine but my is mk7 2014 model. Hopefully able to fit

[@alexandermax13]

As long as yours is an EA211 engine, you’ll have no issues. The major changes between the MK7 & MK7.5 are cosmetic i.e. front bumper, rear diffuser & interior (info-tainment).

[@PhilippeCJR]

Chpa engine? You could add a fmdv1 :) and pipercross replacement filter

[@alexandermax13]

It’s actually a CZCA… I’ll also be going for the FMDV29 (Jetta 2018+) as it moves the BOV higher up the Boost Pipe leaving me space to install closed RacingLine CAI.

[@PhilippeCJR]

@@alexandermax13 you know if those apr coils fit the chpa?

[@alexandermax13]

If your engine has the same OEM looking coils in black with the same plug, then YES.

[@PhilippeCJR]

@@alexandermax13 ­PZKER7B8EGS or ­PZKER7A8EGS (or is the B just the follow up ?)

[@sjv030]

Do you feel a gain in performance?

[@alexandermax13]

As mentioned in a few other comments, there is no particular ‘big difference’, however, their website states a longer brighter ignition to the Spark Plug. I would say that 3.5-years down the line, they’ve not missed a beat and look great within the engine bay.

[@shahrulnizam705]

hello mate, ive got a question. can use this type of ignition coil to vw golf 1.2 tsi?

[@alexandermax13]

YES, as long as you have an EA211 engine - just remember to keep your original coil pack boots.

[@shahrulnizam705]

@@alexandermax13 thanks bro. much help 🙏

[@linhai1]

When to change the timing belt in this engines?vw says it's lifetime

[@alexandermax13]

VW used to recommend doing it every 5-years or 50,000 miles. They’ve recently stopped recommending a period prior to changing the timing belt i.e. they are not allowed to tell you when to change it. I recently did mine in June 2023 just before my car turned 6-years old and 45,000 miles.

[@remorlrrlrll6945]

U gotta recode when u replace right?.. I've got a 16 Jetta TSI 1 .4. And had to recode for battery change

[@alexandermax13]

I didn’t have to recode anything… I also didn’t take the battery off.

[@YTuberosity]

When the engine is warmed up a little bit the coils just pop out by hand.

[@alexandermax13]

That they do, however it never hurts to have the right tool to pull them out correctly.

[@ckbond41]

I warm up my engine, and I still find that it's stiff and doesn't cone out.

[@wayy2]

Have you noticed much if any performance gains?

[@alexandermax13]

I’m unsure if it’s a placebo effect but; the car feels more responsive and goes through its RPM range a lot quicker, is that because the Coil Pack is said to provide a longer and brighter current to the spark plug, I don’t know. I’ve also heard it can make the engine more efficient as there is less un-burnt fuel left in the cylinder… Personally I think it does make a difference albeit probably very small, overall I’m pleased with it though as it’s definitely an eye catcher.

[@mightyone8733]

Thanks

[@alexandermax13]

Thank you.

[@Ano_9999]

hello I bought a golf 7 1.4 tsi and I have a little problem, I hope you can help me :-), I have two little problems, the first: when I start the car, I notice small jerks, small tremors, which make the vehicle move very slightly, these noticeable only when stationary. the second problem is when I put the first gear, I notice that it lacks "power" to get off the ground, I don't know if it's because I come from a bigger engine, but it grazes a little anyway, but I find that it lacks a bit of power to get the vehicle to move, so I have to increase the revs a bit (kind of like the clutch is tired but it's not), can be that the engine a little? when I did the maintenance in the summer, I asked to check the spark plug ignition coils, and the mechanic told me that the coils are good, and the coils have apparently been changed by the previous owner barely 25000km ago can be a candle?

[@alexandermax13]

Hi Ano, in order to diagnose the issue it’d be helpful to know more about your car such as the year of registration and current mileage. I’d also like to remind you that a COMPETENT mechanic should be able to resolve the above issues for you. Here goes what I believe might be the issue, based on the information provided above and without seeing the vehicle. Problem 1: the trembling of the car when you start it/engine is running, could be due to the bushings in the engine mounts being worn, the engine might also be running a little dry due to burning too much engine oil causing internal wear due to too much friction (this is not good but also less likely if you have it checked often). If your car moves when you start it, I’d also be checking if your handbrake is working correctly (cable tension, brake pads, brake fluid etc.). Problem 2: depending on the mileage of your car or the driving style of the previous owner, the clutch plate might just need replacing because it’s slipping… this is to be expected if you have one of the early MK7 Golf’s. Personally I find the EA211 is quite forgiving and will operate very well at low RPM’s when driving in urban areas whilst in more rural areas it’s still a very responsive and fast vehicle so I don’t think going from a bigger to smaller engine will necessarily be what you’re noticing - note I drive a lot of bigger engines as a hobby so understand what larger engines feel like… 😄

[@Ano_9999]

@@alexandermax13 HAHA yes I can imagine, I am in Belgium and the taxes discourage going above 2 liters, otherwise the state comes to use directly in your wallet, so a big engine for me it was 2.0 l. lol to answer the golf course: year 2013, 132000 km the clutch does not seem to show any signs but over 10,000km approximately, it is true that I have already exceeded 2 liters of oil in the engine (I have just put 1.2 liters) for approximately the road since September (I had not calculated the mileage but about 3 or 4000km can be +) and I must admit that it worried me, but I made 100% of city with this small engine, and apparently 1 liter for 3-4000km it is more or less "normal", you confirm?

[@alexandermax13]

Are you saying your clutch only has 10,000km? If not and it’s never been changed then I’d put it down to clutch slipping due to being warn (this would be normal for a car with that amount of kilometres).

[@alexanderheling2057]

If the scan tool shows that the problem is cylinder number 1 is it okay to switch coil covers to see if the misfire is in a different cylinder? Or do the coil covers have to be specific to each cylinder?

[@alexandermax13]

The coil packs are not specific to each cylinder. Switching between the coil packs is a good idea as a problem identification method.

[@alexanderheling2057]

@@alexandermax13 thanks for the reply, you channel is great. Which brand of coil covers does VW recommend and or you be recommend? I have a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta S 4 Cylinders 1.4L DI Turbo DOHC. Curious to know which website do you recommend ordering from? Because usually it's cheaper than AutoZone etc.

[@alexandermax13]

If the coils you have in your car look exactly the same as the APR ones in the video, I recommend you get those. If your current coils are more oval shaped then I don’t think you can swap them out for aftermarket ones. Regarding where to get them from, you’re best shopping around or going straight to the manufacturer, APR.

[@lucapaulosguarnieri1153]

Hello mate. Still using the APR coils?

[@alexandermax13]

Still going strong to this day!

[@fabioslink5867]

Hi i have golf 7 1.4 tsi cmba 122 2015. Can you tell me the serial Number of the stock Coils anche the serial number of apr? Many thanks

[@alexandermax13]

Unfortunately I don’t know the Serial Number for the OEM Coil Packs however the APR one is MS100192.

[@DrivenByChris]

Nice video I did the same here in my jetta

[@alexandermax13]

Amazing! What do you think of them? Have you managed to also find upgraded spark plugs… Iridium ones?

[@DrivenByChris]

@@alexandermax13 those aren't necessary for us but yeah I found some but didn't get them. They were challenging to find

[@alexandermax13]

Yeah they’re not “mandatory” however I’ve seen they provide better performance due to their ability to be more efficient at burning all the fuel and generating less carbon due to inconsistent burns inside the cylinder. Do you have a link to the ones you found?

[@captaincookie881]

@@alexandermax13 Hi, have you been able to find the spark plugs? I have the same model as your 1.4 TSI CZCA here in Australia

[@wiggumo]

Hi is this engine supposed to have a cover?

[@alexandermax13]

No. VW did initially provide covers I believe in some regions of the world, then decided to remove them as a cost saving measure. However the GTE which has the same engine (tuned) and electric motors does come with the engine cover (in most regions).

[@alexanderseibert6599]

Why replacing working parts?

[@alexandermax13]

One of them broke, so I decided to replace all 4 at the same time with upgraded coil packs. I recommend you look at their website and see their efficiency and power delivery increases.

[@BLUECHIPSPARES1]

hello were did u get that tool to remove coilpack s? ive just ripped 2 of them out

[@alexandermax13]

The tool used to remove the coil packs is called T10530.

[@BLUECHIPSPARES1]

@@alexandermax13 thanks 22quid off the bay

[@alexandermax13]

That’s where I got mine! Hope you manage to sort your issue out.

[@pedromalaguetta]

Really nice video!! I have a Manual 2014 mk7 1.4L !! \ you're gonna do more upgrades?

[@alexandermax13]

Nice! Very similar engine then does yours use a timing chain though? Hopefully, that’d be the plan, I think I’ll either do a shifter throw upgrade or cone air filter next… Have you done any upgrades to your MK7?

[@pedromalaguetta]

@@alexandermax13 Yes, I think is the same engine as yours! I have done "Stage 3" In my mk7, Idk if you call it like that. I changed the turbo rotor, delete the catalyst and remap. Now it is quite fun hahaha

[@alexandermax13]

Everyone calls Stages differently… personally I only refer to the remap depending on how aggressive it is as Stages.

[@pedromalaguetta]

@@alexandermax13 i’m from Brazil, here we call the stage 1 just the remap, stage 2 delete the catalyst, stage 3 upgrade the turbo rotor

[@sinoperture]

1.4L engine? Damn... what is that like to drive? Highly strung?

[@alexandermax13]

It is indeed a 1.4L TSI engine. It’s a very smooth drive and nothing too highly strung. It’ll cruise easily at 70mph whilst still giving enough grunt. On smaller country roads it’s a little Go-Kart.

[@PhilippeCJR]

My Skoda Octavia 2014 5e5 also has a chpa 1.4.tsi. 140pk stock. Tuned to 195pk and 340Nm with dsg7, is fun to drive and faster as most other cars with 2L engines. Also compares to most TDI's. Adding a pipercross airfilter, Forge FMDV1 blowoff valve.... I can tell this is no bad thing to drive. Sounds like you didnt have knowledge (times are changing, no blame) of todays smaller tuned performing engines. Some heads are turning when I drive by...

[@boyanratchev877]

What spark plug are you using? Is NGK 93231 Platinum a suitable one. I noticed these are 2 mm longer compared to the genuine ones from VW 04Е 905 612 C. If 2mm longer would they do the job or stick to the default ones from VW? Also what contact grease to be used between the spark plugs and the coils? Many Thanks!

[@alexandermax13]

Recently had a service, and decided to go for the NGK Laser Platinum Premium (93231) and haven’t had any problems with them… let me know what you think of them.

[@Mark-fe8qw]

Whats the price of all 4 coils packs?

[@alexandermax13]

I believe I paid about £180 (including delivery).

[@jerzybulwa5567]

Did you pay $45 for all 4x ?

[@alexandermax13]

I paid approximately £45 per Coil Pack though these days they trade for approximately £50 per Coil Pack (or approximately £200 for 4).

[@alainneuray6316]

ou as tu acheter les bobines ?j en cherche pour mon 1.4t es c es introuvable

[@alexandermax13]

Sur AwesomeGTI ici en Angleterre. Envoi moi un PM.

[@rubenmarine1]

Bonjour ca existe en france 👌

[@syrconcrete6399]

So golf R coils will work fine if you swap the boot?

[@alexandermax13]

Yes, they should work without issue. Are you thinking of using OEM Golf R coil packs or aftermarket?

[@syrconcrete6399]

@@alexandermax13 Aftermarket since I cant really find any performance legal coil packs for the 1.2tsi here in Germany and OEM golf R coils are not allowed to be used on any other car cos german car laws are very tight... any other mods you may suggest or plan to do on your 1.2?

[@alexandermax13]

Shame to hear you guys are so restricted by cad manufacturers in Germany. I would recommend you look at purchasing APR coil packs or get them imported as well as swap your spark plugs for NGK Platinum Laser plugs. Next on my list is get the GTI TCR exhaust, RacingLine CAI (cold air intake), new wheels and an APR 1.4TSI (low torque) tune. In future I’d probably also look at swapping my steering wheel for a GTI wheel and upgrade to Recaro Comfort Sport seats.

[@syrconcrete6399]

@@alexandermax13 Thanks for the recommendation! What kind of power will you be looking at at the end?

[@alexandermax13]

I personally don’t want to be making much more than 150/175bhp but I’ve heard of people 230bhp with Frankenstein-esc FMI setups.

[@alihayder93]

Could we get the link to the coil pack for the 1.4 tsi Mk 7.5 golfs

[@alexandermax13]

The coils packs are from APR, they’re the same as the 2.0L TSI ones. Just remember to change the boot for the OEM boot from the 1.4L TSI coil packs as they’re shorter. If you’re in the UK, I got mine from here: www.awesomegti.com/apr-ignition-coil-mqb/

[@miguelbertoni4601]

Hey, whats you engine code?

[@alexandermax13]

The engine code is CZCA.

[@fenderstrathm2148]

What's the name of the tool you used to loose the clips? Can it be found on ebay? Cheers

[@alexandermax13]

It’s a Mayhew Professional Hose Clamp: gb.jbtools.com/mayhew-28680-professional-hose-clamp-pliers-with-flex-cable/?wi=off&gbraid=0AAAAADsRHpPegzEvQRz_ujrPI8sz7_fxW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6OdmP4SuxzMPPaiSYeituY0ZSxKepTG5bE-0jTy9Lv6Zlrl78PvszVZgaArYJEALw_wcB

[@remorlrrlrll6945]

Was going to ask the same thing right off the bat lol

[@paveltarasenko5486]

what is the coil number?

[@alexandermax13]

The coils are from APR, reference MS100192.

[@paveltarasenko5486]

@@alexandermax13 thank you

[@tntmam]

What turbo you install?

[@alexandermax13]

Haven’t upgraded the Turbo… I’d like to but it seems complicated on the EA211 engines.

[@abdomohsen4078]

I want to ask you 2 Questions Did you feel the difference between APR Coils and Stock Coils ? Your car Stock or tuned ?

[@alexandermax13]

Car is currently Stock, the difference is there but very subtle.

[@anthonyg87]

You only notice when the car is tuned. Stage 1 or higher. After stage 1 its comon the car can get misfire. Then you change coil packs and spark plugs for example with NGK ones.

[@djlager]

@@anthonyg87 this. isnt. true. it gives around. 5-10hp depending on the application, the ecu will "learn" the new parts in 5 mins. direct results, google it

[@at0ny]

@@djlager i have bartek coils. Samen as apr ones. Dynotested. No 5-10 hp stock. Only on tuned cars there is a difference due to beter and stable ignition (timing) Thats the result in Some more power.

[@djlager]

@@at0ny kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKici3yVqsael5o&ab_channel=TheEddysGarage watch that

[@midoo20513]

Where to locate the pcv valv?

[@alexandermax13]

The EA211 engines don’t have a PCV Valve. Out of interest are you looking for the PCV Valve on a different engine?

[@midoo20513]

@@alexandermax13 I have issue with my golf Mk7 1.2 tsi . misfire code and system too lean erorr cods

[@alexandermax13]

This sounds like it could be a fuel pump error as it’s not delivering enough fuel - therefore making the mixture too lean. Alternatively, your mixture is too air rich, which is often “less” problematic… Have you also checked or replaced your Spark Plugs recently?

[@midoo20513]

what should i do ?

[@alexandermax13]

Diagnose the route cause. Either replace parts that could be causing the issue or take it to a qualified mechanic. I would first look at replacing the spark plugs (and coil packs) in case of poor ignition, replace the air filter in case of poor air flow, then replace the fuel pump as a last resort.

[@kami_Seven]

I have a epc problem on mine .help

[@alexandermax13]

What is the problem? I’m not sure there is much I can do, have you taken it to a mechanic?

[@kami_Seven]

Figured it out this morning actually , thank you for getting back to me.

[@alexandermax13]

What was the issue and how did you fix it?

[@caolanmcgeough8406]

Have you a link or an attachment for these? And will I have to get a new set of spark plugs to install along with them?

[@alexandermax13]

The coils packs are from APR, they’re the same as the 2.0L TSI ones. Just remember to change the boot for the OEM boot from the 1.4L TSI coil packs as they’re shorter. If you’re in the UK, I got mine from here: www.awesomegti.com/apr-ignition-coil-mqb/ It’s always a good idea to replace your spark plugs when installing new Coil Packs, however mine were fairly new with about 500 miles on them, so I didn’t.

[@amcd3415]

Let me try this again.......the sound track was horribly distracting and obscured your comments much of the time. The visual presentation looked worthwhile but the grating soundtrack ruined the viewing experience. Perhaps if you feel the need to have "music" in the background you could mix it way down low so your voice is more dominant.

[@alexandermax13]

Thank you for the feedback. This shall be considered during the production of future videos. In the meantime, I hope you found the visuals sufficiently explanatory.

[@davidmorris2956]

I concur. Great vid with exactly what I needed to know but utterly ruined by that ridiculous soundtrack which drowned out whatever you were saying.

[@MrKalin09]

:)

[@alexandermax13]

Thank you for your support! 💪 I’m hoping to have more content out in a few weeks. Next on the list are RacingLine Closed CAI, GTI TCR Rear Valence and Exhaust and a few other bits further down the line. Stay tuned!

[@wiggumo]

Also music is too loud in the video

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@jeffbauer3425]

Ya know, having to use the old boots is bullshit APR !!!

[@alexandermax13]

Unfortunately they’re just not designed for the EA211 engines but thankfully the module does so reusing the original boot isn’t too bad of a compromise.

[@sh-mufc]

Good video ruined by shite music

[@alexandermax13]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@sh-mufc]

@@alexandermax13 you're welcome bud 👊🏾

[@alexandermax13]

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