coil pack conundrum

[Panda_Star]

ok I am a little dismayed I have a 2001 bug and was looking to order coil packs to go with my head and timing rebuild and it says that it gets the non bolted type but my bug has the bolted on coil packs its a 1.8t and it is the original engine is ECS wrong?

[Krash]

VW had a recall last year for coil packs and were inspecting / replacing them, I don't know if the recall is still active but you might call your local dealer and see, could save you some money.

K

[Panda_Star]

Originally Posted by Krash

VW had a recall last year for coil packs and were inspecting / replacing them, I don't know if the recall is still active but you might call your local dealer and see, could save you some money.

K

so my bug should not be still using the bolt in coils?

[wawalker]

My understanding is that, in general, ECS is right, 2001 was first year for AWV engine code which does not use the bolt down packs. However, some early '01 cars still had the APH engine code that uses the bolt down packs. So, curious, what is the month/year production date on you car's sticker?

[heeeheee]

I have an '01 GLX Turbo with 89,000 miles, second owner. Called the stealership and my car had the outstnading recall and they replaced the coil packs - free - no labor and no upselling of trying to get me to buy something else. Was quite impressed.

[Panda_Star]

Originally Posted by wawalker

My understanding is that, in general, ECS is right, 2001 was first year for AWV engine code which does not use the bolt down packs. However, some early '01 cars still had the APH engine code that uses the bolt down packs. So, curious, what is the month/year production date on you car's sticker?

I just saw this sorry for taking so long to answer, let me go check and I will post tomorrow, kinda just got comfortable and don't feel like going out to the garage right now lol.

[VDubYah]

here is a link to bolt down coils for a 1.8. Application guide says they fit beetle.
Audi B6 A4 Quattro 1.8T > Maintenance > Engine > Ignition > ES#7536 ECS Coil Pack Ignition Solution - Stage I - 06A998000

[Panda_Star]

Originally Posted by Panda_Star

I just saw this sorry for taking so long to answer, let me go check and I will post tomorrow, kinda just got comfortable and don't feel like going out to the garage right now lol.

I got curious and went to look any how, here is what I got on the car, it was built 07,2000 and the first of the vin is 3vwdc21c