VW Golf ignition coil testing

[@jaberm8528]

Reasons for the high temperature of the ignition coil in a Golf 3 car

[@oguzhanyediel6444]

Hello, I made the same measurement as you did at the beginning of the video. I measured the first pin as 3.9k, the second pin as 4.9k, and the third pin as 9.4k. Do you think the ignition coil is bad? Are the values ​​normal?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I would say so, that reading is too high. Swap it out.👍

[@oguzhanyediel6444]

Thanks man❤​@@drivewaydiyer6504

[@Eurospec73]

You check for resistance but you don't say what number is good and what numbers are bad.. on the first test that you did. I copied the same thing and I got 7.57 on the ohm setting so is that good or bad? My reading was a lot higher yours is roughly 3.50 on the 1st test.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

What are your symptoms, are you having running problems?

[@Eurospec73]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 I'm having a crank no start / no -spark issue, and it's not a bad CPS sensor . That's why I was testing this ignition coil module. So can you please answer this question what numbers are a good ohm reading and what numbers would be a bad ohm reading based on the video you made? I need confirmation here so that I can decide if my coil module is good or not.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

It sounds like you’ve got high resistance, do you have spark? A simple test light spark test would solve that. That is a good coil I’m testing, so you can take from it, they are good readings. If it’s not cranking, check fuel delivery, spark, compression.

[@Eurospec73]

I already answered you above saying that I have no spark. That's part of the main reason I'm doing this. I used a test light and it lights up on the 2 screws on the side. I also did a fuel pressure test to I don't hear the fuel pump clicking on. So that's another issue.

[@Eurospec73]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Okay so here's a quick update man, on the first test that you did my reading on my first pin came out good at 7.5k I know that's a bit High but when I went to test the second and third pin the reading never changed it just stayed at 1. So would that mean my coil module is bad? I think I might have a bad ignition coil module for that reason. But on your module you ended up getting a reading on your second and third pin which were both good I got nothing only 7.5K on the 1st pin.

[@Bubu-tn3ov]

Hello, Are the resistance values ​​in ohm and not in Kiloohm? On my coil between the 3 pins and the HT terminal I have 3 infinite values! No more ignition and the coil is split. I am waiting for a new used reel that I could test thanks to your video. Big thanks !

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I used kiloohms, it sounds like the coil has gone. I take it there’s no spark, either?

[@Bubu-tn3ov]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 No, no spark, and just after a few minutes of trying to start it, the coil was boiling hot. As for the resistance values ​​of 3, .., 4, .. and 5, .. these are ohms I guess, or kiloohm please?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Is there anything going to the distributor. Are you getting anything to the coil? I would just change the coil out. You should change plugs, leads and distributor cap at the same time.

[@Bubu-tn3ov]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Hello, I have just received a second hand coil in perfect condition, the values ​​of the video (in Kohm) correspond, the engine has started straight away. Thank you for your video which gave me new knowledge. Do you well! Philippe

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Great news

[@margotconway9837]

Thank you, nice and simple.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Thankyou 🙏

[@nikolalamovski1003]

I have a seat cordoba 1.6 petrol i checked the ignition coil the same way the first port gave me 7.46 the other pins gave me 3.46 my car starts but when it comes to 30 rpm it chokes any advice ?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Sounds like the resistance is high on the second port, which is why it’s struggling and probably overheating. Would be worth changing it.

[@darylpakkiry73]

Could a faulty coil cause a vw golf 3 gti to start and die?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Possibly, but I’d check for vacuum leaks and a possible failed coolant temp sensor.

[@oliviermccall6494]

Hi , first pin 3.71, second pin 4.72 third pin has no value and there is no spark when on the car any idea ?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Is there spark coming from the coil. Check wiring into the coil. Check HT leads and distributor aswell. You maybe losing spark at the rotor.

[@ssekabingasolomon160]

Bro exactly same problem here, faulty ignition coil, bought a new one, n everything is fine

[@ByronNaude]

Hi great vid, does the pins differ from 1.4i (3pins), and 1.6i velociti? All of them 3pins?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Gerhard Naudé I would say they are the same, double check though as models do differ, in their set up. Thanks for watching.👍

[@VIBRANT_lvng]

I think mpi golf’s use 2 pin coils

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

What size engine is yours?

[@robertssmilgainis3459]

First pin 3.27, second pin 4.33, third pin 11.66... are those good numbers?

[@robertssmilgainis3459]

Also first pins resistance to the metal case 8.37, second pin to case 9.34, third pin to case was 0.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Resistance on the third pin, looks really high, are you having problems and what symptoms are you having?

[@robertssmilgainis3459]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Yeah, there is. Few days ago i was driving and everything was fine. Suddenly the car lost pretty much all power and i could not accelerate. I opened the hood and could hear the misfires from the ignition distributor(it sounded like the spark was jumping somwhere where it wasn’t supposed to). Giving it gas stalled the motor but it could start up. I got towed home and the next day the car started for just long enough so i could drive it into the garage. Hasn’t started since.

[@robertssmilgainis3459]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 I’m guessing i should probably just but a new coil, distributor cap and wires.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Sounds like the coil has gone , have you got a spark tester. Test for spark and chase it back to the coil. You can use a testlight if you’ve got one. Connect it to ground and see if there is spark from the coil.

[@aliguzel2247]

is this bremi 11893 ?. İf true what is mean 1. 2. 3. pins. Which +12 which trigger and gnd ?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

ali güzel you would need to check out your wiring connector and identify what wire is what. Thanks for watching

[@aliguzel2247]

Driveway DIYer i dont have a car. İ have this coil and i want using without car.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I suspect pin 1 is 12+, pin 2 is control, pin 3 is ground. What are you using it for, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@aliguzel2247]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 thx. Just experiment . I tested my coil but 1 to 3 pin short circuit. 2 to 1 and 2 to 3 1k OHM

[@arafada9772]

Hy how to check for golf 4 four hole 4 pin plz

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

You could do with finding the resistance specs and get yourself a dvom. Set to 20kohms and connect the pins to the ht holes and see what readings you get. Check for volt leaks and areas that look like they’ve been affected. Often coils fail when they warm up.

[@joaonanques4489]

I am currently having problems with my car, the 1st pin has a value of 3.26, the 2nd has 8.58 and the third 7.22. The resistance between the 1st pin and the top link is 0 but that of the 3rd pin is 3.96. My car has no power and cuts acceleration. Can anybody help me?

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Sounds like quite high resistance on those pins. Are you getting spark on all cylinders?

[@joaonanques4489]

@@drivewaydiyer6504 Yes I have spark in all the cylinders, but the car vibrates a lot at idle. The issue is that when accelerating to start the car cuts acceleration and chokes which makes you not even able to drive, because the engine almost dies.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

The fact you’re getting spark doesn’t discount a problem with the coil, but I’m wondering if you’ve got an air leak or a fuel issue. Have you got an eml light on or any codes?

[@smartysmart]

@@joaonanques4489 same problem, I changed the ignition coil and the car is good now.

[@joaonanques4489]

@@smartysmart I changed mine today and it's not resolved...

[@minor0confusion]

pin 1 12v pin 2 1.5v trigger pin 3 ground.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

Thankyou👍👍👍

[@ETA555]

How is it possible that this video get 60k views in 6 years and my video explaining vs a failing coil got 1k views. KZbin algorithms is totaly bullshhhhhhhait I get that your coil is okay. And the module aswell.

[@drivewaydiyer6504]

I know mate, I’ve put up other videos that are more interesting and informative, that haven’t even broke 500. A lot of it depends on what’s needed at the time, I think it just managed to get on the wave.