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Old 01-19-2003, 06:03 PM
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Default 170hp 1.8T ignition transformers.

Hi all.
Is there a history of these ignition coils failing?
I had one go in the fall and my dentist just told me he has had 3 go on his A4.
Thank you for any input!.
Andrew
Old 01-19-2003, 06:07 PM
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yes...do a search for coilpack, so many reports
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Default Yes. Hundreds, mostly from 2001 and 2002 1.8T's

do a search and you will see the results. It seems the 2002+ forum has it worse than us.
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Default I had two go in one week.

My car is now 500 miles away since it died in Detroit while I was trying to drive home. Make sure to get the dealer to replace all!
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You cursed my coilpacks
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Default that is what you get for making fun of me when my coilpack went

kharma is a bitch!
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my dentist drives an S600, so there! jk
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