Changing Spark Plug & Ignition Coil, 2011-2018 VW Jetta (2.0L NA)

[@captcontrol]

After receiving a quote for a VW service advisor of $300 to change the spark plugs and $600 to change the spark plug wires, I ran to KZbin to find someone who could show and explain exactly what alI I needed to do this repair myself because ain't no way in hell I would pay that much for this service. Thankfully I finally found your video.

[@MTParadise]

Oh wow that’s crazy!!! I’m glad I could help. The process is actually not bad so that price they are charging is ridiculous. I’m glad I could help

[@Giuseppe326]

As a Volkswagen tech, you did the right thing. They labor they charge for that job is insane at my dealer we charge $500 labor for plugs, wires, and coils all together. That doesn’t even include parts

[@ryandb525]

​@@Giuseppe326🤯

[@twerktospec]

I'm being quoted $1100 for wires, plugs, coil pack, and labor. Only the coil pack is bad lol

[@Mrjcnb11]

Vw downtown LA Advisor told me $1360 for this job .

[@Sawwwce33]

I never comment, but would like to take the time to thank you immensely for this video! You made replacing my spark plugs incredibly easy! 🤙🏼

[@MTParadise]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedback and I’m glad I could help!

[@krisb5326]

Extremely grateful for everyone who contributes great how to vids that are concise, informative and easy to follow to help the public save money. Thank you for this particular video. Can’t wait to see your other vids.

[@MTParadise]

Thank you! I try my best to make it as clear as possible. Other than regular maintenance, hopefully you won’t need my other videos 😂

[@timdavis1874]

Came here for seeing how to take the cable connector off the ignition coil. It was much simpler than I was making it out to be. Thanks good sir!

[@MTParadise]

That’s good to hear 🤘 I’m glad I could help

[@coolstorybro1894]

I'm loving this video, because this is my specific year and engine so I actually recognize stuff

[@MTParadise]

Perfect 😂 I also have a ton of other videos from when I had my Jetta

[@stevebohme7939]

Gonna give this a try, I was quoted minimum $575 to do this work by a shop. Thank you

[@MTParadise]

A lot of people are getting crazy quotes for such simple jobs. Even if you have to buy the tools, it’ll still be cheaper and easier to do it yourself. Let me know if you have any questions

[@basean4]

Thanks this was a lot of help in helping me fix my car.

[@MTParadise]

Awesome! I’m glad I could help

[@novusords]

Installing today will let u know. Thanks for the info saved 700$

[@MTParadise]

Awesome!!! I’m glad I could help

[@novusords]

@@MTParadise worked like a charm. Smooth engine. My old coil pack was green on 2 ends. Thanks again.

[@MTParadise]

@@novusords awesome! I’m glad to hear!

[@JamesEtherington-h9l]

Just an FYI regarding the Spark Plug GAP, to get rid of multiple error msgs from my FIXD device after installing the new spark plugs, to fix the problems I opened the GAP from the factor set .043 to .06 and now my Jetta 2.0 purrs like a kitten.

[@MTParadise]

Oh nice! Thanks for the info

[@JulyTee8841]

Is it necessary to disconnect the battery in order to do this?

[@MTParadise]

I don’t think it is but you can

[@JulyTee8841]

@@MTParadise thank you for replying!

[@MTParadise]

@@JulyTee8841 no problem at all

[@ecu22331963]

THIS is exactly what I have been looking for...Thank You!

[@MTParadise]

That’s awesome. I’m glad you were able to find it

[@ski773]

What's the correct order for the wires connecting to the coil pack? I had to replace everything and want to ensure they're set up properly.

[@MTParadise]

Oh dang, I’m sorry but I’m not sure exactly. I no longer have this car and can’t just look at it

[@ski773]

@@MTParadise No worries, thanks anyway!

[@ELee-fr4tr]

Thanks for video, trying to find the links you mentioned to get the tools suggested. Cannot locate the links in your video. Thanks in advance.

[@MTParadise]

When you’re watching the video, down below in the description. If you’re watching on your phone, turn it vertical and click on the title and it’ll expand and show the description

[@hetstaine2011]

How do he do that with his bare hands? I cannot get the spark plug cover off and I am like pulling with all my might

[@MTParadise]

It’s been a few years since I made this so I don’t remember exactly but sometimes I use a little rubber mallet off camera to get bolts loose if they are too tight. Sometimes some bolts are just tightened way too tight so that might also be what’s happening in your case 😂

[@saintsimonsrealtor]

Really appreciate the links to parts.

[@MTParadise]

No problem at all

[@saintsimonsrealtor]

@@MTParadise Here's my update, I ordered the parts I needed and using your video, the work went pretty quick. Tossed in an oil change while I was at it. The garage quote was $300 parts and labor. Toughest spark plug was the second from the left but managed it. Best tip - taping the spark plug socket to the ratchet. Cost me about $125 and an hour of work. THANK YOU!

[@MTParadise]

@@saintsimonsrealtor heck yeah!!! I love hearing how people saved a bunch of money be doing it themselves. Great cost savings

[@parmreehal4773]

Thanks, fixed the P0304 code that was showing up on my car!

[@MTParadise]

No problem. I’m glad I could help and your car is back to running how it should

[@patricionoriega2941]

Thank you very much, very clear and easy way to follow

[@MTParadise]

You’re welcome. I’m glad to help

[@trekybeats]

Can you tell whats the connection order of the wires on the coil please!?!?

[@MTParadise]

I’m sorry but I don’t remember exactly and I no longer have this car. They are all different lengths so that might help. They should fit with equal slack

[@TheEmperorsLegion]

I bought all the linked parts, except for the spark plugs that I picked up locally. They’re the same autolite brand but instead of double plat I got iridium ones, but now I’ve gotten a flashing CEL with the P0301 misfire code. The spark plugs were pre gapped to about .042 - .043

[@MTParadise]

Oh that’s interesting

[@TheEmperorsLegion]

@@MTParadise Update: Forgot to mention that I did not replace the spark plug wires/boots the first time, didn't think I needed too. Swapped out the old ones and noticed that one old wire had a damaged connector, and now with the new ones on the car is running smooth. Thanks for the video man, for whatever reason it's rare to find maintenance videos for the 2.0l Jetta

[@karlmeier4336]

You’re a pro! May I know where you found out how to do these steps?

[@MTParadise]

Thank you lol. I’ve worked on cars here and there and they are all pretty much the same

[@alchavez5008]

Nice video. I will definitely be doing this on my daughters 2012. How’s the aftermarket coil pack holding up?

[@MTParadise]

Thank you! I’m glad I could help. Pretty good. No issues with it

[@Spirit_Of_Knowledge]

Thanks a lot for the detailed video. Could you please update the wire link in the video description as it is no longer available

[@MTParadise]

I’m glad I could help. Thank you for updating me on that. I’ll get a new link in the description right away

[@Spirit_Of_Knowledge]

@@MTParadise Thanks. Could u get your Jetta engine code? Mine Jetta for example has CBPA

[@MTParadise]

@@Spirit_Of_Knowledge oh for that, I have no idea

[@commandojay1915]

I noticed as I'm doing mine that the reach of the spark plug replacements I got are less than the OEM. The Autolite XP are 0.75" and OEM is around .875". And I see in your video it's the same comparing new Bosch and OEM Bosch side by side. Makes me more confident that it's ok, I've just never seen a difference between reaches before on any engine I've done.

[@MTParadise]

Yeah I thought that was really interesting

[@kylemccartney1852]

Do you have to torque down the spark plug, or is it ok to do it by hand

[@MTParadise]

You can do it by hand but if you want to be technical you can properly torque them. I just did for the video because people gave me crap for not torquing my Porsche ones 😂

[@kylemccartney1852]

@@MTParadise Got it thank you!!

[@MTParadise]

@@kylemccartney1852 no problem

[@Shamrock1169]

The link for the cables says it won’t fit a 2014 Jetta… am I missing something?

[@MTParadise]

That’s weird. It’s now showing the same for mine. I’m wondering if they updated the listing and assumed there is only 1 engine for the Jetta. These are the ones I got but worst case amazon does easy returns. But I’m not sure why it’s now saying it doesn’t fit

[@youssefslm3542]

Whats the reason for changing wires and ignition coil. Do the have to be changed with every sparkplug replacement?

[@MTParadise]

I was having an issues and replaced the wires as well to see if that was the problem. It doesn’t hurt to replace them after a while to make sure that everything is running perfect but they don’t need to be as long as the old ones are working

[@youssefslm3542]

@@MTParadise thanks. Btw do u have any videos on the evap system for the jetta or the o2 sensor. I had an o2 sensor problem and i changed it. Today check engine came back with 2 codes >o2 sensor voltage low and o2 sensor voltage high

[@MTParadise]

@@youssefslm3542 I’m sorry, I do not.

[@Sn1perGamerRX]

My wires doesnt come off at all, tried pulling hard af. Any tips?

[@MTParadise]

Mine were pretty snug but pulling and wiggling is how mine came off

[@Sn1perGamerRX]

@@MTParadise tried that already :(

[@noahboytvmix2022]

Thank you for your tutorial amazing❤❤❤

[@MTParadise]

No problem! I’m glad I could help

[@shabba194]

First time k changed my ignition coil I bought and after market one and that didn’t work to well with my car for some reason. Had to return that and get one from the dealer which was very pricy

[@MTParadise]

That’s weird. That’s the first time I’ve heard of that. Maybe it was defective

[@shabba194]

@@MTParadise most likely

[@michaelmilner1863]

Though tapping the spark plug socket is a good idea.. in less time u can just use the regular socket that is the same size that wont have the issue of staying stuck on the plug.

[@MTParadise]

Yeah that can also work

[@khalidkhattak4152]

Excellent video with good tricks.

[@MTParadise]

Thank you!

[@waylonlathrop2257]

So I'm struggling to get the car to start what plugs are where on the coil

[@MTParadise]

Are you asking which wire goes to each spark plug?

[@waylonlathrop2257]

@@MTParadise I replaced them. What's the firing order 1,3,4,2

[@MTParadise]

@@waylonlathrop2257 I’m sorry but I’m not sure exactly

[@nathanielmercado134]

I need some help with my VW Jetta 2015 2.0l, I changed the ignition coil and the spark plugs but my car still not run fine, sound like when a car is about to turn off because doesn't have any gas, btw: I changed those parts cause that was the diagnostic when they scanned 🤦🏻‍♂️, there's any possibility that maybe the fuel injectors are bad ?

[@MTParadise]

It can be common for older cars to have dirty or faulty fuel injectors. I actually do have a video for that so if it’s that, I hope that helps. Sorry I don’t know more

[@nathanielmercado134]

Thank man 🙏🏼

[@MTParadise]

@@nathanielmercado134 no problem!

[@JuanReyes-lf3vp]

At how many thousand miles should you change the spark plugs??

[@MTParadise]

Around every 30k-40k miles

[@beastsrt1230]

@@MTParadiseWhat could be a reason you have to change them every 5-10k miles? Also Are Irduim or double platinum plugs bad for these engines, keep hearing they burn to hot

[@servana2901]

Is this applicable for jetta 2015 2.0?

[@MTParadise]

Yes, it should be the same 2.0 up to 2018

[@victoralcala9198]

Any issues with the ignition coil? Wanted to see if it was reliable because I need to change mine soon. Plus autozone was selling the part for way more.

[@MTParadise]

I actually looked at autozone and after seeing their price, I got the amazon one. I’ve had no issues with it but it’s only been about a month.

[@devil_angel0278]

Same here. I ended up getting the Amazon one. Should be here tomorrow. How's yours been doing?

[@MTParadise]

@@devil_angel0278 nice! No issues with plugs or coil

[@victoralcala9198]

@@devil_angel0278 same here man. No issues.

[@lovedeepsingh1009]

@mtparadise any issue with coils

[@spawnedagony]

Wonderful video. This was easy but after I replaced my plugs and coil pack my car started idling hard and was losing power, and my epc light came on. How could this happen?

[@MTParadise]

The only thing I can think of is maybe one of the connections is loose or one of the spark plugs isn’t seated right

[@spawnedagony]

Thank you. Good work on your videos

[@MTParadise]

@@spawnedagony thank you!

[@mtsanchez27]

Did you find out what was going on with your EPC on your car?

[@spawnedagony]

@@mtsanchez27 nope

[@monsieur420]

when i pulled the wires off the rubber boot inside broke off in all 4 plugs now after replacing with new spark plugs and using the same wirea the car dont start anymore would it be the wires?

[@MTParadise]

Yeah it seems like it’s not making the connections. Luckily the wires are the cheapest to replace

[@tonydiazist]

help! did a spark plug change cause the car was shaking bad, upon installing the new plugs the wires snapped... bought new ones but I'm not sure what wire goes where to the coil looked at your video and from the sound of it put them in the wrong order because when i drove it it sputtered and died... looked online for the firing order (had 2 on 3 and 3 on 2) thought i was in the clear but somehow the car still shakes bad and looses power, i was driving on the highway and and the car suddenly only revéd to 2000 rpm but i was only going 20 mph and i was gassing it all the way just to get out. so what's the problem? called a mechanic and he said timing belt? someone else said valves might be Coming apart. and someone else said it's the coil. so what is it?

[@MTParadise]

Oh gosh, I’m not sure. It could be any of those. If you or someone has a code reader, maybe that’ll help diagnose the problem

[@tonydiazist]

@@MTParadise we did the code reader and got a p030( o2 sensor) p0300 (multiple misfires)/ p0301 p0304 (Miss fires in cylinder 1 and 4 )

[@tonydiazist]

@@MTParadise I'm hoping it's just the coil at this point since i did the spark plugs and wires and the car is at 120,000 miles but idk the engine sounds so bad when it does start to shake but not when you turn it on on idle so im hoping it's not a compression issue or valves

[@MTParadise]

@@tonydiazist hopefully is is just the coil and not anything more. Best of luck and km sorry I don’t know more

[@AN5WER321]

Wow, Volkswagen was trying to charge me $900+ dollars to do this. Thank you!!!

[@MTParadise]

Oh wow that’s crazy!!!

[@AN5WER321]

Do you have a video with instructions on how to change the wires?

[@MTParadise]

@@AN5WER321 I this video I show disconnecting each one at each end but not a video on that. (They came in late and did that a few days later)

[@amberfulton3640]

he makes it look like the boot came off so easily!! What in the world. HOW? i AM TWISTING pulling and nothing it just stretches.

[@MTParadise]

I didn’t want to show me working like crazy to get them off 😂

[@Moethelock]

what if i dont have a torque wrench??

[@MTParadise]

Just make sure to make them snug but not super tight. Don’t make them as tight as you can

[@Moethelock]

@@MTParadise thax, it did the job.

[@Watchman-gh3in]

Hey bro I was wondering, are you in the near future making a video on how to change transmission fluid? Unless you have one?

[@MTParadise]

I haven’t done that but I no longer have the Jetta. I’m sorry Im not able to help with that.

[@254mbcomputers]

Hello buddy. I recently did the above service, replaced the sparks and coils on my vw passat 2015 S, which removed the misfire or shaking of the engine. The problem currently is that, there is a jerking problem that results when I abruptly hit the Accelerator, and also at speeds above 35 or 40 mph. What might be the issue?

[@MTParadise]

Oh that’s really weird. I’ve never heard of that happening.

[@sergeypareyko2696]

Check for corrosion on the spark plug cables and if they're new, make sure you correctly connected them from the spark plugs to the ignition coil terminals. There's an order and if it's messed up, it can cause jerking. Just fixed mine that way.

[@hindhind7675]

I have Jetta 2012 2L I am facing jerking issue, and what I notice that there is sparking on my 1 number of ignite coil leg, shall I replace spark plugs cable or coil pls advice?

[@MTParadise]

Oh that’s weird. If it was me, I would replace the coils and wires just in case and to ensure the problem has been resolved

[@VegaGT500]

I misunderstood the order of the plug wires from this video, completely my fault, and my intake manifold blew up; sounded like a shotgun blast LMAO. Got a used one for $34 from the junkyard and instead looked up the wiring diagram on Google. All good and running now.

[@MTParadise]

Oh no!!! Well I’m glad it wasn’t anything major and it’s back to running again

[@JenniferatHome]

Tremendously informative video!!! Fabulous information and demonstration!!! Great job!!! Nice tool recommendations too!

[@MTParadise]

I’m glad I could help. These tools are also helpful for so many other projects

[@W3stW0lverine]

This was super informative. Do spark plugs come with the proper gap already or is that something that somehow needs adjusted? If so, how? Also is the threading of auto spark plugs universal? Thanks!

[@MTParadise]

I’m glad I could help. You’ll want to check the gap. There is a little tool you can get at any auto part store and I think I might have a link in the description but it’s super easy to get the gap. You just stick the gap tool in the gap and you move it until it’s on the right number. I know there’s different size spark plugs but make sure you get ones that say they work with your car. Different brands will work as long as they are the right size

[@gentryfriend8304]

Thanks for the video man much appreciated

[@MTParadise]

No problem! I’m glad I could help

[@1dirtycs]

Great job explaining everything thanks

[@MTParadise]

Thank you. I try to be as descriptive as possible

[@eduardosalgado1229]

Thank you!! Very useful ✌️

[@MTParadise]

You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help

[@jayeswaymen4297]

Good job, thanks!

[@MTParadise]

Thank you! No problem

[@Watchman-gh3in]

Dope stuff bro! So you recommend bosh spark plugs correct? I’m about to save myself $600 thanks to you! Do you have a link for the exact ones you got?

[@MTParadise]

Thank you. I do recommend the Bosch ones but I can’t find compatible ones on Amazon and those were something I did get locally but I did add a link in the description for different spark plugs that will also work and will be a little cheaper than the Bosch ones.

[@djpipes475]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great video!

[@MTParadise]

You’re welcome! Thank you

[@djpipes475]

I have a 2014 Jetta, with 167km/104miles, any recommendation's on additives that i should be using on my car?@@MTParadise

[@alexispinamontiel9983]

Why replace the coil pack? Can i just replace the spark plugs and wires

[@MTParadise]

Sometimes the coil pack might be the problem.

[@chrisc7218]

Nice! Thanks so much, man! :)

[@MTParadise]

No problem. I’m glad I could help

[@yokev_5611]

You use 3/8 for the spark plugs?

[@MTParadise]

I used the 5/8 for the spark plugs

[@patrickkeating2860]

Thank you!

[@MTParadise]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help

[@YungSwagg]

It’s like you edited How you got number 2 out. Not really helpful

[@MTParadise]

It’s the same for each one. Reaching down and pulling off the wire that leads to it then for the spark plug, I only edited out me turning the wrench around and around lol.

[@justinbowman3567]

The left side one in the middle is such a hassle.

[@MTParadise]

Sometimes everything is smooth then one just doesn’t want to cooperate 😂

[@Rafi_Shaair]

amazing,,,,thanks

[@MTParadise]

No problem. I’m glad I could help

[@tonyb459]

nice

[@MTParadise]

Thank you

[@carsonac4163]

Keep in mind Amazon sells counterfit parts

[@MTParadise]

I wouldn’t post the video or links if the parts didn’t work. I make sure the parts I use are legit before posting but I’ll keep an eye out.

[@Victor-tl5eg]

My wife’s 2015 jetta was misfiring, she barely made it to Canadian Tire automotive, western Canada, the codes came up spark plug and coil problem, they replaces the plugs, cables, coil, parts where $200 can $ and labor and taxes were $630 can $ , total $ 830.00, complete rip off this looks like it takes one hour to do. Should have had her tow it home, car only has 54,000 KMS on it.

[@MTParadise]

Oh dang, I’m sorry to hear that. I have some other How To videos for the Jetta but hopefully you won’t have to do anything else to it

[@Victor-tl5eg]

@@MTParadise the key switch is giving some trouble I hear it’s a common problem, cost to fix will be around $1200.00 if done by deal, it still works ok with the newer key for now, other then that it a great car, she does not drive it much.

[@MTParadise]

@@Victor-tl5eg oh dang that’s a lot. I enjoyed my Jetta

[@kcg7861]

I wouldn't have went with that cheaper brand for $29 if you can spend $29 you can buy a name brand for 50 everybody on Amazon says that $29 one stops after 6 to 7 months

[@MTParadise]

That’s good to know. Thank you for the info!

[@kcg7861]

@@MTParadise yeah I mean it's just my own experience just my own experience I bought no-name Brands before and it's just such a gamble however most Volkswagen dealers will match prices if the part is the same or similar and Audi dealers where I live. Because I used to buy parts from ECS tuning and then I realize they're selling you Parts sometimes that are out-of-cycle like Volkswagen Audi Porsche don't even use the part anymore it's been revamped so many times but they sell it to you for almost the same price as a dealership so then I would go to the dealership and they would offer me the same price and they'd give me a the newest version of the part that's more reliable just like spark plug wires they one time sold spark plug wires that were out of rotation for more than 3 years yeah but there's so many online websites dealerships that sell their parts online now for very good prices to so ECS Tuning has to get more straight with their customers.

[@MTParadise]

@@kcg7861 oh wow 😳

[@kcg7861]

@@MTParadise yeah that's why most of the time I just buy it from Volkswagen dealerships online most of the time they will match ECS Tuning and it's just better because you know the part is the newest version of that part unless it's extremely cheap on ECS Tuning I might take a chance

[@stevenlustre1236]

Autozone sells for 100 and some change Ant it last 8 months at most. The warranty is a hassle so I’ll be trying the one on the link.

[@friguy4444]

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[@MTParadise]

Thank you

[@MichaelNash-qn8bz]

To much talk come on man just do the job

[@MTParadise]

You’re more than welcome to skip forward 😂