VW Golf 1.6 Running Rough, Misfire, How To Repair Replace Ignition Coil Also Polo

When the Volkswagen golf 1.6 petrol started to run lumpy hold back and misfire, I carried out diagnostic checks and replaced the faulty ignition coil. this video shows how to do exactly the same step-by-step guide.
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[@EmJayKay80]

This was a gold mine for me! You helped me sort out my 'puttering' and showed me how to replace the coil! I did it today, and the smile on my face from doing it myself was priceless! I know, its a little thing, but when you can do it yourself and no rely on someone else, that truly is something else. Thank you for this :)

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@stavangerrockcity]

This is as good as it gets. Wish my old teacher (or dad) had the same fantastic way of communicating.

[@aaanton11]

Peter, appreciate that, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tomholiday563]

Great video, this has saved my skin twice now. Thank you! I probably need to buy a spare ignition coil because they seems to be dropping like flies

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@williamcullen5018]

Great help. Mechanic had replaced a coil but the car still had the same problem. I followed your video and located a 2nd faulty coil. The car is now running perfectly. Much obliged.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@FVBmovies]

"Mechanics Hate Him!" pops into my mind. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Ovi_93]

Thanks alot buddy, this technique works and now i know whats the problem, first i thought it was spark plugs then after changing them problem was still there now after wathing your video it was the plug will command a new one hope thats sort out this problem

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MatsJohansson-s9d]

Thanks alot , I have repaired my car first time ever 👍 thanks to your video

[@aaanton11]

We'll done, ✅ Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@angelocontardi4904]

Really helpful video. Diagnosed a replacement coil. On opening up, discovered that actually two had failed. Ordered parts and replaced, thanks to easy to follow, clearly explained instructions. Started her up and unfortunately, a third coil has now gone. Ordered two more and will replace them all now, just to be sure. Now I know what I'm doing, thanks to the video.

[@aaanton11]

might be worth checking the spark plugs, to have so many coils failing in quick succession the plugs might be worn, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@derekstorey5889]

Anton great video instruction clear an concise fixed a 1.6 fsi with your video thumbs up and many thanks!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@muhamedheric1401]

Thx man, very nice guide. I have replaced spark plugs few days a go and engine shaking didn't improve much. Now I am gonna check those coils...

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nickiemanley8288]

Can’t believe this was my problem I scrapped my mk4 pd150 gti special edition loved this car payed through nose for it just to be told it was done! So scrapped it for 150 quid I feel like crying 🙈

[@aaanton11]

if yours was a pd 150 I must have been a different fault as this is only on petrol models, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Oh-Monkey]

Used your video today to show me how to locate and replace a faulty ignition coil on my Skoda Octavia 1.6fsi. Thank you very much.

[@aaanton11]

Well done ,Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JackStrood]

You Legend! Recently had a service on my Golf 4 1.6 match petrol, and it's been running rough ever since, exactly how your golf was. Thank you for filling me with confidence that it wasn't a big problem!!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Piratskeppet]

This even isn't what I was looking for.. But I think my car has the same problem, so thank you for the enlightenment, I'll check my coils tomorrow.

[@aaanton11]

great stuff, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Piratskeppet]

Sadly my problem was a little bit more work than just changing a coil. Turns out one injector is either clogged or broken. So that's another thing people should be on the lookout for in case this procedure leads nowhere, the symptoms are very similar.

[@neilhayley9264]

Brilliant video, fixed my 2002 1.6. I suspected a faulty coil pack, had a couple go a few years back. Your tips are great, like saying the plastic cover needs a good pull to get it off. Got the Delphi unit you used, £29 from Euro car parts can't argue with that. Thanks again and have a Happy Christmas

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrHuddy36]

Thank you so much!I watched this video and followed it step by step and repaired my car!Again THANKS!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@W1llN4sh]

I have the 2.8, but the exact same thing is going on.. i’ll be checking them this wkend, thx for the video 👍🏻 (liked).

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@burt0n1093]

Thanks mate, could quickly diagnose my car , good trick

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Moomin420]

Thank you so much for this video!! Same issue as my polo! Ordered a new coil today excited to try and fix my car myself when the part comes!

[@aaanton11]

well done. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@deanallen5567]

Brilliant, just the thing I needed.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@milesteasdale8742]

Good video thank you. With your help I have been able to replace the ignition coils on my 2003 1.4 match (which are the individual ones shown in the video - not the "pack" others describe). I particularly liked your explanation of how to release the clips that attach the coil to the loom. This was tricky and I was nervous of forcing and breaking something. Checking the video a couple of times gave me courage and I managed to get them all off and replaced without damaging anything. Three of the four coils were OE and quite literally falling in half. I am amazed the car ran as well as it did but I have managed to get get rid of the misfire, reset the engine management warning light and am sure I will see a significant improvement in economy, cold starting and maybe performance. If you have tips on how to clear a blocked rear washer or change the drivers door central locking management unit I promise to commnet! Thanks again and best of luck to you. :-)

[@aaanton11]

Great news, the blocked washer is usually done with a strand of wire, cut a short piece and poke it down the nozzle, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nujuaentertainment367]

Thanks great video.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Kishon_07]

Thank you so much this video really helped me a lot. Great video

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@musicteacha]

great video, nicely explained

[@aaanton11]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@maartenvanbreugel1233]

Thank you very much for this clear video!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@thoxzsoxs-8862]

Really helpful thankyou!!!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@klippanklippan2330]

Great video

[@aaanton11]

glad you enjoyed it Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Chris_905]

Great , nice easy fix ! Good job .

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Chris for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandman1275]

hello my friend, thanks for the video was very helpful, could you also tell me the part number for the clutch disc maybe.....

[@aaanton11]

Depends on you model of car, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ness8802]

Thanks, I turned my check engine light off by disconnect the battery !!!!

[@aaanton11]

That doesn't usually work so well done, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mmkevguy7973]

Ive got a 2002 VW GOLF 2.0L GL, Gas Automatic ... replaced plugs, wires, ignition coil pack, alternator, fuel pump, crank position sensor, fuel regulator valve and no vacuum leak. Veh. shakes/judders violently when turning to the left, being stationary.

[@aaanton11]

Sounds like you have a power steering pump issue, does the car drive ok in a straight line?

[@mmkevguy7973]

aaanton11 hello, the veh cannot be driven therefore I cannot say it the wheel stays straight or not

[@Blackmamba12345]

Great vid mate.

[@aaanton11]

Glad you enjoyed, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@KSRGUYW]

Got same problem with the sister in laws Skoda Roomster which i believe is the same engine,will check it out tomorrow cheers

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tripk2712]

Dude you sounds like you know your stuff. I’d like to bring my car to you please!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ballfondler984]

Thank you so much

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nesa1126]

Hello. Thanks. I have old one 2002. 1.4 petrol. Just changed all spark plugs. Engine is still running badly. Tried what you said. 3 cylinder remove. It stopped running. I never can hear click 😅 One it is fine. I give it may be that one...

[@nesa1126]

That one, that doesn't turn off the engine is the only one I can hear clicking

[@aaanton11]

If it doesn't click chances are the coil pack is duff!!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nesa1126]

@@aaanton11 Tried changing places of two coils. Nah, still cylinder 4 🤣 So my guess is cables. Now it is at mechanic place. I think this is my limit .

[@flatpackteam197]

Cheers!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@DrJRMCFC]

superb

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@andrewsmith1873]

Thanks mate. I'll try that... What could it be if it still persists.? I've Had new coils, leads, plugs, ect..

[@aaanton11]

New engine 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mattipiirainen7440]

Great video!

[@aaanton11]

The oil pipe Just twists off as if you were in doing a normal cap from the top most of the time the cylinders are numbered from timing cover being 1 to gearbox end being 4 You cannot electrocute yourself on the system so hopefully you can fix it, there is a possibility that you have oil burning issues causing the misfire so I would always recommend removing the spark plugs and testing to see what condition they are In Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

Man, I should have watched this video before I fixed mine. I swapped the coil one at a time, drove a few streets down and did the next one. I started from cylinder 1, sods law the bad coil was in cylinder 4. Question: is it normal for the same coil to go bad? My golf has 173k miles on it, 2 coils are original ones from the car. Cylinder 4 coil has gone bad twice since I owned the car.

[@aaanton11]

Original coils (branded) coils are much better quality than after market ones, poor quality coils can last less than 12months, also worth replacing the spark plug, if it has high resistance this also can limit the life of the new coil, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@SLfamily1]

Thanks bro

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@derekfinch488]

Hi, I have a 2002 golf & 2 of mine are not making the clicking noise, so does this mean that I need 2 ignition coils?

[@aaanton11]

Pop the spark plugs out if they are wet and black Yes, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@TheRubberDuck]

Really helpful insight, question for you @aaanton11, mine from time to time throws a P0304 which according to my basic OBD scanner is relating to cylinder 4, I had my Golf services last month and it still happens, now from memory I think the coils were changes around 8 years ago, would this cause the car to throw this error? I'm trying to track down one-by-one on what is the reason. When cold she's fine but once she's warm she idles a bit rough like yours did at the beginning of the vid, so in a way I'm hoping that it could be a coil that is deciding that sometimes it doesn't want to work. Hopefully, you can help, thanks!

[@aaanton11]

could be another coil issue, 8 years is long for non gen coils, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@joewhite4683]

Got a 2001 vw golf petrol it was failing on the last coil changed the coil and its still struggling to build up power and make a horrible grumble building up I changed the spark plugs got them from another car and it's still doing the noise after changing the last coil what was failing any ideas it still starts up fine but doesn't drive nice at all

[@aaanton11]

Sounds like the exhaust might be blocked, possible collapsed catalyser Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Achelon]

Hi, I have the same engine.. Didn't start this morning and checked that there is sound coming from the gasoline pump, so that might be working still, the timing belt is still there at least it's not broken.. there was nothing in the intake that would block airflow. I was wondering how much should the gas flap or how do you call it react to the gas pedal? It moved only a few millimeters when trying to start and pressed the gas pedal to the floor

[@aaanton11]

it will only start to move correctly when the engine is running, I would remove the spark plugs and see if they are wet with fuel, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Filipituss]

I have a 2.0 non turbo. Could this be the same issue? It also is drinking coolant and water is on oil cap.

[@aaanton11]

The coolant issue sounds like it needs attention, but yes it is possible the coils might be faulty, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jonathanabbey3672]

When I loosen two coils I get nothing and when I loosen the other two car cuts out, dose this mean I should just buy a 4 pack off coils instead off just 1,, I really hope this fixes my issues on the family car as I've not got the money too bring too a garage

[@aaanton11]

sounds like you need 2 for sure, Delphi Coil on Amazon £27, amzn.to/2RORdSq if you get a good price for 4 you can have some spare ones, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rayray5280]

Hi IV changed the broken coil pack on my MK4 1.6 golf ,new throttle body, new maf sensor it is still hunting on idle any ideas?

[@aaanton11]

Possible air leak on the manifold Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@albavrushi4056]

Hello i have a 2011 polo bi fuel. Since it is factory installed lpg engine, if i change the lpg ignition coils do i need some kind of programming or is it enough just replacing them? Thnx

[@aaanton11]

just replace them, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jarda987]

Please could you advise me what is wrong with my golf IV 1.6. Every time after about 100 km, it goes into an emergency state. Before it falls into it, the snaps a few time and it's there. The ride is not smooth. The highlight was today, when he went completely crazy. See the video at my channel. Both Lambsond sensors changed. Three times in the service center and they didn't come up with anything. I'm desperate. Please do you have any idea? Thank you so much for your reaktion.

[@aaanton11]

You will need to plug in a code reader and see what comes out something like this amzn.to/3zW4qiG , would have a better idea as to the fault then Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@fabiogomes6487]

​@@aaanton11where do you plug your PCV hose? The hose that coming from behind the engine. Thanks

[@AbdusSalam-jh7vm]

Would this be the same for a mk5 golf my engine rumbles like crazy??

[@aaanton11]

yes, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@elriconero9802]

What must i do when sparkplugs are dark.i am 2000km due on my service cashflow problem.when i bought the car i service it myself and still had the rough idle

[@aaanton11]

Give them a clean with a wire brush, sounds like the engine might be using oil, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@RedondoBeach2]

Should ignition coils be replaced at a specified interval?

[@aaanton11]

No but the spark plugs have a service life.👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@toyrmineraduku2637]

nice

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻🛠👍🏻

[@elriconero9802]

The engin has a little sumb compression so could that the problem

[@aaanton11]

Yes, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@toyotoe3732]

Thank you. Just wondering if you can help me on another matter. I want to replace a wishbone on an astra H. I want to buy a fork type (pickle fork) balljoint separator tool. Ebay listings specify different internal jaw widths. Appreciate if you could provide any info or link to suitable one.

[@aaanton11]

The one I have is 25MM wide internal measurement, I hope this helps. Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻

[@elriconero9802]

Hi aanton there are no warning lights on my dashboard that shows faulty but i do a diagnostic test and it shows only the oxygen sensor.i clean it but still rough idle please help

[@aaanton11]

Check the spark plugs first and see if one is darker than the others, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@algisandrul]

So bad coil means no spark at all?

[@aaanton11]

yep, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MihaiAlexandruBulai]

Nice video but if you can help me, i have the problem at my golf 4, i.ve done the fix, deleted the error but it still shiws it on the tester and still the engine shakes and everything. If i shut the engine and start it again after a few seconds the engine is ok and no shakes. Do you have any ideea what could be? Thanks

[@aaanton11]

Sounds very strange, have you replaced the spark plugs ?👍🏻🛠

[@MihaiAlexandruBulai]

@@aaanton11i replaced the plugs, i know its a bit strange...

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

Check the intake manifold, clean it up, when it gets too gummed up the engine has difficulty getting the right amount of air and does rev bouncing on idle and sound rough.

[@elriconero9802]

My golf4 engine has a rough idle please help. There are no warning lights that came on on my dashboard service is done and still rough idle

[@aaanton11]

have you checked the coils like in the video? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@datwinz3927]

Ever had faulty coil but no engine light? Intermittent ?

[@aaanton11]

yes, and faulty spark plug no light, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@adrianolive250]

Hi mate. Wound the faulty coil. Have changed it but the motor is still running the same. Any ideas? Many thanks ady

[@aaanton11]

Could be the spark plugs, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@danielholbea]

If is not spark plugs..coil or injector...what else can be...? Mine is shaking when the engine runs idle...misfire on second cylinder...I belive the car computer is cutting the fuel on second cylinder, if I remove the connector of the 2 injector there very little difference than the others...and I replace all the injectors with new ones... Cheers

[@harrysimpson2888]

Would a faulty ignition coil cause intermittent starting fault?

[@aaanton11]

It would cause a misfire, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@conorf8091]

Blocked egr can cause shit starting

[@moagisimagogodi5002]

i do have the golf 6 tsi when diagonised it reads OP302 FAULTY COMBUSTION CYLINDER 2 FAILURE WHEN I REMOVE THE COIL STILL THE IS A SPARK WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM AS THE COIL SEEMS OK

[@aaanton11]

Have you removed the spark plug, if do is it wet or black, thanks the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@moagisimagogodi5002]

BLACK

[@aaanton11]

Most likely to have low compression on that cylinder, that would be the next move, a compression test👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@chefnadeem7614]

How to set rpm . When vw golf mk4 1.6 petrol running 70 mph and rpm 40.5 please let me know thanks

[@aaanton11]

do you mean how to set the cruise control ? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@klippanklippan2330]

Rev upp The engine to maximum

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MaleeshDedigama]

I have replaced all the coils and plugs, but the engine is still shaking sometimes :(

[@aaanton11]

are you getting the engine management light on? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MaleeshDedigama]

@@aaanton11 Ya same problem, only sometimes it is on. Thanks for replying.

[@sale626]

..clean throttle body (+calibration) and maybe replace cables

[@YouTube_account773]

My does my cover look different

[@aaanton11]

Maybe a different engine variant, but the fault could be the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nikikonomi4472]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@yod2189]

E10 very bad on this engine

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@joeridgley2027]

My polo has this, misfire on cylinder 2, but it only does it on occasions then is fine, usually goes away after a while, would it still be a coil? I will swap coilpack 2 and 3 over and wait to get another code and see if its moved cylinders, or would I be wasting my time because its something different? Don't believe it's compression as no oil leaks around the head and no blue smoke upon revving, any suggestions?

[@aaanton11]

You are spot on try swapping coils, and also the same with the plugs if the coils make no difference, also check plugs for carbon, its common on the VWs for a plug to oil up, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@joeridgley2027]

@@aaanton11 thanks for your help, your videos aswell are easily the best out there, always very clear and concise, very useful for someone like me who's just got their first car and is starting to fix things themselves, even regarding the engine cover this was the first video I could find and explanation on how to remove, very helpful and don't think could have been any clearer.