Genuine Audi/VW Coil Pack (Single) - VW/Audi MQB/e 1.8T/2.0T/2.5T
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Genuine Audi/VW Coil Pack (Single) - VW/Audi MQB/e 1.8T/2.0T/2.5T
Description
Description
These are sold as SINGLE (1). Price listed is for 1 (Single) Ignition Coil.
About Genuine VW Audi
The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.
You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.
What Are Direct Ignition Coil Packs?
Direct ignition coils are located directly over the top of the spark plug. In this ignition setup there is one ignition coil per spark plug and there are no spark plug wires. This ignition setup is often referred to as a coil on plug ignition system.
Coil on plug or direct ignition systems are pretty much used on all modern cars due to packaging, performance, emissions, and maintenance reasons. This ignition system is essentially maintenance free with the exception of spark plug replacements and the occasional coil replacement when compared to a traditional ignition system.
Signs Your Coil Packs Are Failing
- Random misfires or “stutter” when you step on it
- Rough idle that makes the car feel shaky
- Check-Engine Light, often with a P0300-style code
- Poor fuel economy and sluggish throttle response
- Sulfur/Burning-plastic smell under the hood after a hard pull
Pro Tip: Pair your new coils with the EQT Coil Grounding Kit. It adds a clean, low-resistance ground path, fixing pesky ground faults and cutting coil-swap time in half—perfect for track-day prep or quick driveway maintenance.
How Often Should You Replace Coil Packs?
For tuned MQB and MQBe vehicles we generally recommend that coil packs be replaced every 20,000 miles.
If the vehicle is used primarily on track or driven very hard we sometimes may recommend more frequent coil pack changes every 10,000 miles.
If you suspect one of your coil packs may be faulty based on the symptoms above, it is best practice to go ahead and replace one or all of your coil packs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coil Packs
Are OEM coil packs okay for most applications?
Are OEM coil packs okay for most applications?
Yes, in our testing we have found that in most cases OEM coil packs will work best for your vehicle.
What vehicles do these coil packs fit?
What vehicles do these coil packs fit?
These coil packs will work for any MQB or MQBe vehicle.
- Mk8 Golf GTI 2.0T
- Mk8 Golf R 2.0T
- 8Y Audi S3 2.0T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 GTI 2.0T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 GLI 2.0T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 Golf R 2.0T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 Alltrack 1.8T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 Sport Wagon 1.8T
- Mk7/Mk7.5 Golf 1.8T
- 8V/8V.2 Audi A3 2.0T
- 8V/8V.2 Audi S3 2.0T
- 8V/8V.2 Audi A3 1.8T
Additionally, you can use our fitment table below to ensure compatibility or reach out to team for assistance!
How do I diagnose a bad coil pack?
How do I diagnose a bad coil pack?
If you are getting a misfire code for one of your cylinders, you can switch your coil pack to a different cylinder to see if the misfire moves. If it does, then you may have a faulty coil pack.
My car is misfiring, what should I check?
My car is misfiring, what should I check?
If you are experiencing misfires on your MQB or MQBe vehicle we recommend checking the following in order:
- Gas: Start with a new tank of gas, poor fuel quality (especially bad ethanol) can cause misfires and knock-retard.
- Spark Plugs: If your vehicle is still misfiring we recommend next swapping out your spark plugs. Generally for tuned vehicles we recommend every 10k miles. Make sure you are using the correct spark plugs for your tune. You can read more about this on our FAQ.
- Coil Packs: After checking spark plugs and fuel, we recommend changing coil packs.
- Grounds: on the MQB/e vehicles, the factory coil grounds are a common failure. These grounds tend to strip easily and don't provide a strong connection. To combat this we recommend installing our coil grounding kit.
- Injectors: If all else above has failed, it may be time to replace your fuel injectors.
