How VW Parts Fail ~ 2.0t Ignition Coil Connectors

From check engine lights to random electrical problems on a VW, broken connectors can be an issue. Today we look at how VW parts fail, ignition coil connectors on 2.0t TSI engines. The failure of other VW and Audi connectors is similar.
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Commonly broken VW electrical connectors
What a VW ignition coil connector does
What makes up a VW ignition coil connector
What makes up most Audi and VW electrical connectors
How ignition coil connectors fail
Is replacing an ignition coil connector a DIY
Tools required to repin connectors
Tips for releasing VW connectors.
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[@jellyd4889]

I could not get them off and cursed and swore until I saw another video... Which showed me to first raise the connector to about 5 degrees against the coil and then press the lever to release and push the connector back, away from the coil. Then they came off easily on all four of my coils. I was amazed. I think your video explains WHY this works...

[@andyzimm3002]

Yea I'm having a hard time.

[@chuckashton9688]

Plastic everywhere. I hate that those plastic parts become brittle with age. Sort of like my bones. Thanks for the enlightening info Charles.

[@tsriftsal3581]

If the plastic parts were metal you couldn't afford the car.

[@Jman20286]

This video is a life/ car saver! Thank you for the clear and concise instructions and details!

[@mlb0611]

replaced a lot of those connectors over the years, wish more techs knew how to disconnect them, watched to many techs break those manhanding them rather than pushing them in and releasing them right

[@HumbleMechanic]

Michael Berg Yep, lots of techs lack the finesse that VW parts like. :)

[@oxdudepoege]

Michael Berg yes, thats the trick. first a hard push in to release the tension on the notch and then you often can tilt the hook by hand and then remove the connector. damn, i chance spark plugs to often on my R32, o0

[@brianhorn6983]

Could these connectors cause misfire codes if they are failing?

[@kevin6562]

Yes, happening to me right now. I have replaced both the spark plugs and the ignition coils, but the connectors are broken and misaligned causing misfires in the car.

[@abdulmoez1272]

@@kevin6562 let me know if that fixed your problem

[@antonionovella2610]

@@kevin6562 ciao,io ho una golf gti mk7, codice errore p130a,p03003 ho cambiato iniettore,candela e bobina ma il codice errore si ripresenta, quindi presumo sia il contatto dei pin... che ne pensi?? Grazie .

[@rabbitdrink]

yes. no spark = no fire

[@BRANDON_MALVEAUX]

Ummm that's a given

[@treydaypnw]

hey humblemechanic, great vids you are a true ambassador for not only Volkswagen, but the industry as a whole. hey I have an issue with a 2.0L 05' Jetta. well I'm getting a po302 misfire and check light blinks. Anything as far as your expertise that I should investigate 1st as far as ignition, fuel, ect. I suspect the coil pack, what'd you think? Thanks

[@momacaroni5634]

antifreeze spilled on my coil harness connector. can i clean them or do i have to buy a new cables

[@Snowbag1998]

Very useful details. Thanks a lot !

[@tedtolentino4955]

Charles, as always, an informative video with clear explanations and examples. Could you share with the public here how to make your own pin connector tools from wiper blades as you made brief mention here? Thanks.

[@DFWJon]

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[@Leo.B.Photos]

@@DFWJon how much crack did you smoke before writing this?

[@headstrong6523]

We were in the driveway near the car one day and I could smell electrical smoke coming from the car. After removing the air box (pain in the ass) I discovered a faulty plug that was melting the connector and coil.. (car was not on or key in it). Was lucky I was there to save the car from further damage. Bought a new connector housing, savaged the wires from the old one and bought a new coil and haven't had a problem since.

[@gtipiggott]

Just had to replace my entire wire harness for the coils on my 1.8t last winter, 034 Motorsports makes a nice kit that integrates the nice rubber boots that come on the back of newer cool wires as well as some heat protection for the wires them selfs. It does require splicing into the wires and then pinning them into a nice plug that plugs into their nice wiring harness for the coil packs

[@HumbleMechanic]

eric piggott The VW one required that you repin the ECM. That one looks pretty nice.

[@gtipiggott]

+HumbleMechanic this one is an aftermarket solution and splices into the wires between the ecm and the coils, I could imagine that repining the wires to the ecm had to be "fun" but a jobs a job right?

[@HumbleMechanic]

eric piggott I loved that repair. It payed great (5ish hours) and I got it down to about 40 minutes. Plus i have a weird love of jobs like that.

[@gtipiggott]

+HumbleMechanic seems like a win win, wanna come rewire my mk4 sometime? 331k miles on everything so I'm sure some electrical Demons are laying in wait

[@Senorlatulla]

Easy question guys.... do I rewire the harness connector using the same speaker wire method?. (Such a noob I know, thanks guys)

[@ryanplattner9142]

Charles, I have a broken lock tab on my MAF connector. I have a replacement, but it looks like I have to break the 90deg housing piece to unpin the connector...any tips or tricks here?

[@chairmankaga101]

I’ve just found these things like to seize up as the plastic ages and becomes less pliable. Pressing the tab just won’t budge the locking mechanism and it ends up cracking. I much prefer the older Bosch connectors from the K/L Jet era.

[@oxdudepoege]

one of these connector taps on the ignition coil of my MKV R32 is broken since five years now. never ran into any issues so far. it still seals very well.

[@HumbleMechanic]

***** Luckily they can hold up okay sometimes.

[@oxdudepoege]

HumbleMechanic luckily its on the first cylinder where enough dirt and debris flys past to hold it in place :D maybe this winter i'll adress this and pin in a new connector housing just to sleep calm again ;)

[@ivanvega2821]

oxdudepoege are the connectors for the coils the same housing for the headlights and fog lights?? I have a s4 b6 and all my tabs on the coil pack connectors are broken and on te headlights and fog lights.

[@ShinyOwl]

Question! I have broken 2 electrical clip connectors, or not sure of the correct name. It is that little flat plastic flap that holds one connector to outlet, I use a hook to remove them and placed too much force. Is there a way to fix that? Or just have to replace all the conector.

[@nopiatl]

What colors stand for 1 2 3 and 4 what are they ground mode ignition signal

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

Not only do they grab the tab and pull the connector but these connectors are facing backwards so they are kinda hard to remove sometimes. That makes me wonder how many of these get pulled at an angle inadvertently because of them being such a tight fit. It is not like you can stand behind them where you have a good angle on them and remove them more easily. All it takes is a clumsy person trying to get that off the coil and next thing you know it is time to order more parts.

[@jeremiahn4455]

good vid. thanks for the info!

[@tedrobert6242]

thank you,you help alot,god bless you with everything you do

[@HumbleMechanic]

:) I appreciate that.

[@jonathanplater7885]

Hi Charles for the life of me I cannot find anything on how to replace a Volkswagen Passat 2.8L V6 Ignition Coil Pack for a 2000 model. Can you tell where this is located under the hood is it easy to get to and do? What tools will I need to do this? Thanks.

[@pharoahvisions1662]

Im having a misfire on coil 2. So do i need to change just connector or wiring also

[@MrDjmurdock]

might be a bad spark plug or coil or both

[@warlordtalent]

Hey @humblemechanic do you have any videos on how to test ignition harness?

[@GENWITE]

My mk6 gti is turning over when I turn the key but im not getting any ignition. There is a broken lock tab on one of the connectors. I cannot seem to figure out how to release it so I can get new plugs in. I watched the video but still am unsure how to get it off the coil pack while not completely ruining the connector. Any Ideas?

[@gtipiggott]

Also idk if this applies to 2.0 harnesses but the 1.8t ones were notorious for breaking/fraying right before the wires went into the connector housing

[@HumbleMechanic]

eric piggott Yep VW had a splice kit that was awesome. Well it payed awesome, and I got super good at it.

[@horizontalste]

Charles, have you encountered any issues with the loom from the coils? I have a 1.8tsi CC with an intermittent misfire on cylinder 4. If I move the loom a little it clears! Thank you for all the great informative tutorials.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Strange, I have not seen that. It sounds pretty reasonable to me.

[@horizontalste]

HumbleMechanic I've ruled out coil packs as they're new, carbon build-up was cleaned following your tutorial & I've swapped the injectors round using new seals so I'm happy it's not injectors. I'll insulate the loom & report back, might be something that could help others out.

[@00kaney]

Steven Bradley was it the plug?

[@tredfxman]

​@@horizontalsteThanks for the idea on carbon cleanup! Just about to install a new set of Bremi coils on new NGK Laser plugs on my 7 year old GTI Clubsport. Havent driven more than 50.000 km. But thougth it was time now!

[@darienbuddy]

Could you help me out I am building a stock car out of a 2000 vw bug with a 2.0 l in it and wat a tach in it lookin for the right wire to hock green wire too can you help me out let me know thanks

[@inherentinsight5856]

Thanks for the great informative videos. I have an 06 Audi A$ Quattro 2.0T, I'm having misfire issues, so I changed Spark Plugs, Ignition Coils, PCV valve, and purge valve, thereafter took it out for a drive and I still have a misfire in the #2 cylinder, then the car died completely due to a failed alternator. Can an alternator cause a misfire due to a lack of electricity?

[@johndoe5229]

What was the issue? Hope too know more soon?

[@gottmituns3225]

You didn't use a VCDS interface / diagnose to find out what's wrong, faulty codes❓❓❓ Buy a VCDS it will help a lot you have my word on this❗❗❗

[@ARL-LOGISTICS]

Help please.... I've just done a 2.8 amx swap to a 1.8t awt and it's some what plug and play but I currently dont have spark or fuel to the rail. Pump works as I hard wired it and then gets fuel up to rail.. some one said need to swap some wires over but they didnt say what ones

[@mcorsaje]

How do you remove the connector housing?

[@RachelChavez1002]

Do you know where I can buy the wire harness for the ignition coils my wires are messed up the ones that connect to the coil connector

[@DonThorvund]

I have no idea what you were talking about, I just kept thinking...."That is a damn cool shirt!"

[@JasonKnightxenofish]

I know right? I need one!

[@mark.r8900]

Hi, I have this coil 07k905715F. But there are other coils with same numbers but with different letter at the end. Like A or B or D. Does it matters? Thanks

[@trevisnelson6211]

Had a multiple misfire i replaced two coils. One was bad and pronges were actually touching and getting no power period. Replaced the fuse and it ran for a day and now nothing the fuse is still good but still no power to my coils to crank. Any info on what to check next or fix would be greatly appreciated rn.. Thanks

[@joelopez6525]

Had a tech in my shop break 2 of those connectors just a couple of days ago on a Tiguan. He was doing a compression check. When he sent it to the dealer for warranty repair they sold the boss a wire harness because of those connectors.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Damn. That's an easy repin

[@Gnarp_darp]

Hi great vid...if the small tab is broken can that cause a misfire in cylinder code thanks?

[@leosimon1746]

Same question here

[@byloecelhigh8467]

@@leosimon1746 still no response.

[@noelmatheson100]

All my tabs are broken and I have code p0300 multiple misfire. Could the broken tabs cause this issue?

[@MraafHarith]

Hello Charles, we know the engine cover traps the heat and make the connector brittle. Any issue if I don't use the cover?

[@HumbleMechanic]

A little more noise is usually the worst.

[@HumbleMechanic]

But that depends on the car. Some have air filters build in. Don’t want to delete that haha

[@vasek987]

@West End It can shake off the connector so it disconnects...

[@gglovato]

those connectors are a nightmare, specially the bigger they are they stick too much!. BTW. do you need to remove the 2nd violet lock to the side to remove them?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Guillermo Lovato That is only to remove the pins from the connector. And YEAH those big connectors can be tough.

[@ZTerps]

My connectors are stuck any way to loosen them ? I already broke one clip taking the 2nd 1 off

[@MrRotery7]

good video thanks but I do like to ask you something. so yesterday the car was running great then I went to go somewhere in started the car in it was running ruff in the CEL was flashing so I knew it was a misfire cuz I had this happen before I had #2coil short out on me so bad that it was smoking bad even after I shut the car off but I got it out the car still started in ran just on 3cylenders but now yesterday coil #3 shorted out in melted the connector to the coil in now the car don't get any spark it cranks over just wont start now in I took a coil in plug out in grounded it on the motor in turned it over in got no spark in theirs a P0864 code its a communication circuit range/performance and theirs a 01314 ECM please read DTC on the abs codes them are the only 2 codes I got can anyone please help me???

[@boostedsti04]

Humble mechanic I need your help with a code P0305. I replaced the coil on plugs and new spark plugs. What else should I check for this. It is only showing for cylinder 5.

[@porchemasi]

Lol why isn't this part of a spark changing video. Wish I watched this before I broke my clip... ziptie to the rescue...

[@user-cu6np3dq4v]

Same here

[@archangel3237]

Where do you buy the connectors. I have a broken one on my audi CAEB engine

[@jessicah3450]

RockAuto.com has the connectors. I just bought my coil pack and spark plugs there.

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

I love you Charles...all 💛 these years...more n more everyday

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you 🙏

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

@@HumbleMechanic RespeKt I have

[@andymurphy549]

Hi mate I changed my spark plugs and accidentally put one of the plugs on the wrong way up so it started to miss when I started the car then once cut off it wouldn't start again and now.i have no spark from the plugs any idea what may have blown or were to find the right relay fuse

[@ivanvega2821]

Are the connectors for the headlights and fog lights the same as the ignition coils?? My headlight connectors have broken tabs. Which is the reason I don’t disconnect the headlights off my s4 b6.

[@HumbleMechanic]

They are probably a different part number, but a similar connecter. They would be replaced the same way too.

[@thebigbosss1000]

I have a question , I have a 2012 VW CC 2.0t Sport 4 cylinder when I accelerate my car makes this weird grinding noises and when I’m stopped it makes a little noise , no engine light or anything what could be the problem??

[@arkrainflood]

what is that brown coating at the end of the coil pack? rust? is it a problem?

[@farmfreshsquid1008]

Hey man love the channel! Got a cel on my "new" 03 passat v6 4mo. (157,000m.)Code said misfire 2 & 5 I replaced the spark plugs but the 'old ones" where pretty fresh. So are the wires. What do you suggest I check next?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Probably a cool pack if it’s only 2/5

[@farmfreshsquid1008]

HumbleMechanic thanks dude i replaced the coil pack a week ago and cel is gone! Thanks again dude!

[@marcopalacios3212]

My car won’t crank at all, the cables looks like they are bad for this connectors, is there a way to test with multimeter to check for power going to coils?

[@JuanCastro-rn2vi]

what if i replace all 4 coils and I am still receiving code for 2nd coil?

[@MelodicMurder]

I broke my Air flow meter connector lock tab the other weekend when changing out my air filter. It does stay in place when driving and has not caused a check engine light or any issues. Do you think i should try to fix it? Or leave it as its not causing any problems.

[@HumbleMechanic]

MelodicMurder If you are not having any issues, I would leave it alone.

[@MelodicMurder]

Thanks

[@guillermomartinez5428]

Could someone tell me what the signal cable is to connect a tachometer? thanks

[@arronlowley5659]

I’ve broken the pink plastic piece that goes inside and now 2 of my coil packs don’t do the distinct click, was driving today and the car started to judder and the epc light came on, do you have a part number for these as I cannot find any? For a cupra 280

[@HumbleMechanic]

You have to get the whole connector

[@josuerangel9834]

how can i tell if my coils are bad? my 2006 2.0t passat will not start unless i jump it and then cuts off 3 seconds after i remove the jumper cables. already replaced battery and alternator

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

Stoked cause u helped me do my own!!!!! You have taught me so much!!!!!! Thanks your my go car guy!!! Once you go German... Domestic cars etc are 🤣 crappy / I'm German for life!!!! Thanks again for your contribution to my experience with knowledge that I a woman who gets laughed at by male counterparts but I have been showing them.. They don't know that I have my favorite car guy

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you for the kind words. Keep showing the boys what’s up!!!

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

@@HumbleMechanic Of course I am going to give credit where it's due. I'm just a feminine woman who has been taught to do things for herself and I have been doing such. Guys don't think that I am capable of doing such a dirty job with working on my own cars. I guess it's not really important because of the fact that men ask me for my tools all the time. Some women collect whatever but I rather have a collection of organized tools that have helped reduce my problems to get her done!!! Your my favorite Charles, as long as you are going strong :I'll tune in

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

Wheel bearings was a bitch tho!!!

[@dusty_five_2]

What what...

[@AdrianMartinez84]

I broke the tab on mine and used two bobby pins to de-pin the wire locks. Just clipped off the round part of the bobby pin and used the flat side. The tool would have been much better but it worked in a pinch and didn't have to bend the wire locks!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Very awesome. The depinning not that they broke.

[@chrisprimavera7607]

HumbleMechanic So - If the cover on a 2.0t traps heat around the coils, would you recommend leaving it off?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Chris Primavera It does suppress a lot of noise, but other than that, you should be cool

[@Jobaa87]

@@chrisprimavera7607 The air filter is inside the engine cover, at least on mine. Lol. So you can't leave it off. Also if the tabs break, depending on the model there are screw holes to fix the harness with 2 screws instead.

[@Metatravelz]

My connector is broken, I have zip tied it. But sometimes my EPC light is On. So do I need to replace connector

[@HumbleMechanic]

It’s a good start. But I’d want to check codes to be sure you don’t have other issues

[@trrnguys6005]

I have a mk5 gti and lately my car been misfiring regular i had taken to garages and them test and changed but misfiring is still happening they said ive got a wiring fault somewhere but they cant find any issue ant ideas

[@christiancarrier5717]

How do I know it is my coil or the connectors going out? Are there any symptoms with the engine that would lead me to check these first over something else?

[@christiancarrier5717]

Specifically once my car starts , I put it in gear, hit the gas and it stalls out on me. Last time this happened I replaced coils and that seemed to fix it. And always seems to happen after I have taken my car to dealership for service or inspection.

[@johndoe5229]

What size should the gap be if I’m stage 2? .24?

[@nextlayersecurity]

the money quote: connector plastic gets brittle with age and heat. I see various posts on Amazon for "VW ignition coil connector repair harness" . some of the kits even include the orange and purple seals and locks. I wonder if this is good idea to replace connectors if doing a pre-emptive 100k service to replace Coil and spark plugs in 2.0T TSI? Also, a possible alternative for the expensive $50/each VW key tools, do an amazon search for "Terminal Removal Tool Kit".

[@cyberone6793]

Hi, have a vw cylinder 3 keeps blowing coils once a year, could this be the plug, coil, wiring to the coil, valve prob, worn piston rings

[@BULLDOGG]

Did you ever get it figured out? Mine eats coils so bad they almost catch fire.

[@garethevans3021]

Really in formative top man and site

[@codyreed9528]

I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 and I just tested the ingition coil connection and there is ground but no power when I turn the key over or try cranking is that normal or is it a bad connector??

[@tedjohnson64]

At @1:19, you say "I have this ignition coiled saved so we can do a 'how to ignition coils fail' video in the future", but... I can't find that video. Having recently replaced my coils (due to one failing), I'm quite curious to see what actually failed on it. It would be great if you could make that "how VW ignition coils fail" video. Thanks in advance!

[@markqueenfon]

how do you replace the 5Q0 973837 pins in the connector.

[@andreamel4688]

Hello. Can you please help me with an issue on vw tiguan 2009 tfsi, error cylinder 3 missfire. I already changed the glowparks, injectors and others and still the check engine lights comes on. Thanks a lot. I have to mention that the car works perfectly, it's just the check engine that comes on

[@AA-qx4vm]

Have u fixed ur issue?! How?!

[@DIMS_WERX]

I am having a similar problem here please help. Cylinder number 4 doesnt fire, i swaped coil packs around to see if its not the coil pack fault, still it doesnt fire. I see a bit of oil may have gained access here....nw tht the car hasnt bn working for about 6months or so, i got it to work as the problem was the timing belt in the first place, now the car starts but cylinder no. 4 has this problem

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

My MK3.5 Cabrio with 159,000mi has blown 7 ignition coils in the last 4 months, just had a Bosch melt thru the top the other day. Engine etc runs great aside that, so I'm very stumped! The Bosch lasted about 1,500 miles. No cel, no codes. New plugs, wires, dist cap & rotor. Connections seem fine. Bad ground somewhere perhaps, or voltage regulator issue?

[@boubekeur]

hello Michael did you got around the issue? I have the same issue, after 30 min, cabrio dies, I wait 5/10 minutes and it restart, and the coil is on fire...

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

Yes, in my instance it turned out to be a bad maf sensor, somehow I guess sending a continuous reading which kept the CPU telling the coil to keep on running, after the maf replacement, no more blown coils. Went thru 12 of them. I'd imagine there's probably more things on other people's cases that could cause a coil to keep running, in mine it turned out to undoubtedly be the maf. Sold my Cabrio a few months ago sadly, developed an oil leak I didn't know about & engine seized up. Got myself a supercharged Pontiac gtp

[@amrbassuony8376]

Hi Charles, can you make a video about EPC light error in Jetta gasoline engine 2.0

[@HumbleMechanic]

Here is the issue with MIL/EPC and really any other light on the car. The first step in diagnosis is checking codes. otherwise you have no idea what system is having an issue

[@Jobaa87]

Changed my spark plugs yesterday on a 2.0 TFSI. All went fine. *shrug* As a safety measure I used a screw to fix the wire harness to the engine. There were screw holes but no screws in em, weird.

[@Jobaa87]

@Jeff Johnson I got NGK PFR7S8EG (says "Laser Platinum", idk) on my 09 Audi TT. Cost me about 45 euros for 4.

[@ClaudiuB]

PLease remake this and explain also the cracked plastic induction coil causing misfires by making some "mist test creation". Is a very common problem and annoying of course!

[@timdodd3897]

What's the benefit of the plastic cover? I have the independent connectors. Seems simpler.

[@granderondeproductions3286]

Is this another way to fix a p0304 obd error?

[@jrfish954]

How do I test my connector to be sure it’s giving power to the coil

[@jbac5767]

OBD 1 I believe. Look for mis firing readings and it'll tell you which cylinders are misfiring and you may be able to go from there

[@kevin-hb1ex]

I needed to see this

[@allenaguilar9331]

Would a broken clip (or multiple) cause power surge under load?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Possible

[@kcmullins6179]

We got the engine light on flashing and the car became sluggish and I heard it miss so I know it's a coil or a plug or both lol. At first I thought it was gonna be bad because because of that stupid EPC light n engine light on. And happened today but for the last few weeks iv noticed it's been slightly off n figured a spark plug or two was on their way out lol. We got a 2010 VW CC Sport it's the TSI 2.0 "Turbo 4 cylinder" this is actually the first time it's done this. We had it for 3 yrs now n it's always been a quick snappy pretty powerful car until this morning lol. It does have the K04 turbo and a few aftermarket parts on it. But I know it's the coil pack or plug or both

[@user-wr2vi2sg6t]

When doing this do you have to disconect the battery

[@sm.5887]

So would this cause the engine to struggle to stay on at first? When I start my car first thing in the morning usually it stutters struggles to stay on then shuts off on when I first start it up through the day it’s fine. The epc and engine light comes on and engine light flashes

[@GuyBucktastik]

U got carbon bro. Drill on yer intake valves w zip ties.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

The best part about vw wiring is how they use the same plugs all over, same style pins and the plugs de pin the same way.

[@Jamie-ww3yz]

How do you remove them is it one clip or two

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

3years n I still Loyal to Charles

[@LuvuyoGusha]

My golf 3 don't have power to the wire of ignition coil how lose that power, or what must i check?

[@anonomus460]

Hey man, I recently tried to replace the connectors with new ones since the old ones were old, broken, and brittle on my 1.8T....long story short there were some exposed wires on one of my coil pack connectors and I guess two of them touched which created a short circuit. I'm not sure if it messed up my coil pack or if it burned the wires which I really hope isn't the case. Can any of you guys tell me what to do in this situation? Much appreciated, thanks.

[@1119izzy]

my volkswagen shuts off when temp hits 190 its a 1999 jetta 2.0 i had a engine change drive it far than it started to shut of on me and i have to wait to it gets cold so it can turn on again if anyone can help me out thanks

[@vusimadihlaba7447]

Fuel pump connector is broken what could be the issues I'll face ?

[@abrahamramirez4182]

Should I be worry if the coils feels hot?

[@Alejandro-bv5xk]

Ignition coil 2 melted yesterday on my vr6 24v 2.8 how would that have happened?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Wow. Haven’t seen that in forever. Internal short in the coil

[@Alejandro-bv5xk]

I pulled the coil out along with the spark plug. The spark plug was okay and so was the actual connector that connects to the coil. I came up with the conclusion that the last owner used a cheap coil. In ownership I’ve used coils from VW and replaced 1.3.5 and have never had this happened. Thanks for replying! Love your videos

[@TommyT_]

Is there a trick to getting them off?

[@luiszubillaga1463]

Do you need to disconnect the battery to replace a connector on the car?

[@HumbleMechanic]

For the. most part, no. Just turning the key off is fine

[@cdnesseth]

I keep having to replace coil packs if accelerating heavy. I have went through two sets in 3 years. Why? Is there something else wrong causing them to go bad?

[@MrDjmurdock]

Clint Nesseth what brand did you use ?

[@cdnesseth]

@@MrDjmurdock OEM not sure I just put a Bosch that has the black rubber on it.

[@SpideyRowdy]

If the clip is broken would that be a reason it shows cylinder misfire?

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Luis Casarez it's possible

[@user-ce5lv1zd8k]

@@HumbleMechanic my 08 passat is doing the same thing . I think the blown valve pan gasket lead to oil destroying my wiring

[@Gnarp_darp]

Spidey Rowdy wondering the same just the tab on mine is broke but seems to connect ok. I changed the plugs, coils

[@nicksny]

Does anyone know if there is anywhere that sells big kits of these things with new connectors, pins, seals etc?

[@johndoe5229]

Apr… 034 motor sports

[@archangel3237]

I made the tool myself out of a single piece of solid copper wire. Its super easy, all you need is sandpaper.

[@clementnchabeleng6636]

Hi Man Thank you for the lesson. My golf 6 was in service for replacing blown head gasket. Got out and showed an engine light. took it back to mechanic and he diagnosed and found random misfire code, and misfire detected from cylinder 4 and 1 code. Changed the spark plug and drove a little bit and now engine shakes a lot with EPC light on. Any advice?

[@nautic9168]

Bad coil pack

[@mashudunetshidzivhani9418]

Hi,bra can you please assist me I have 2.0 polocop engine there is no power on three terminals connecting to the distributor may you please assist

[@SuperFLOSMAN]

would this throw up codes for misfire in cylinder 4

[@HumbleMechanic]

Very possible

[@TheMaxland]

you are great

[@reallife4598]

My a3 3.2 started missing third . New plugs ,coils and pulled the injectors replaced. Missing still happen . Car drive I’m think to a certain temp then moss happen . Wire or ecu.