Probably not the right place for this - but this is a head's up for all 1.8T owners -- it would appear we are heading for a new ignition coil problem -- we have been advised that we need to build our stock's of ignition coils significantly -- i.e over 100 types of each to be held in stock at any time.........

When you consider that our normal stock level is between 6 & 8 of each type --- Oh Dear, Here we go again...

We don't think this is part of a recall,as recall parts are usually automatically issued - so as not to mess with our auto stock levels software.

Just thought it might be worth mentioning - those that don't have spare coils - it might be a good time to find one or two !

One or two? Hmm, I'd better sell some of mine then

PFFFFT.. another Coil problem.. i think theres only one way round this.... buy a diesel

To be fair, my dealer in Cardiff, White Dove called me in and changed all mine to type J coils. Still carrying two new J's in the boot though - with some extra clutch parts for Jon, just in case.......................

Oh for fuxake.... not again. Have you any idea how much it cost in hire cars last time? Will they never learn..???

So which type of coilpacks are you stocking up then, Dave?

Does this mean that the "reliable" replacement packs have seen their first failures?

I have spoken to someone here and he reckons it's a contingency plan to prevent what happened earlier this year (when it was cold) happening again (now it's getting cold)

so maybe no need to panic just yet

Originally posted by Neo_VR in this post

PFFFFT.. another Coil problem.. i think theres only one way round this.... buy a diesel

Or a 1.4/1.6/2.0... :p

Well, there had to be an advantage somewhere...

Rob.

Oh, and- no reported failures on the new and improved packs that we are aware of!

Thanks, Niki, that's a relief.

I was lucky to start off with those in the first place, of course. (Phew!)

I have two Js in stock in my glove compartment just in case....plus a large screwdriver, 10mm socket and 5mm Allen key in the 'boot' for a quick roadside repair.

Originally posted by DGW in this post

I have two Js in stock in my glove compartment just in case....

* Wonders if Denis realises that "Js" are also slang for something entirely different... *

do we know a date from which all new builds were J ?

do i need to worry?

Can't confirm a date but it is around Jan this year.

so my 03 should be ok... delivered in june?

I'd say so mate, but get it checked, and as I have said- if one coil goes they'll replace it- if 2 go, they'll do the lot for you, no arguments.

If they do get funny, ring me or any of my lovely coven here.

If you do a search you will find that the 06B 905 115J has been superceded by the L in later cars, and that the latest cars are fitted with yet another coil - the 06A 905 115A - whch is not a replacement for the problematic coils. Chassis numbers for the latest coil are from:

1U-3-810 087>>

1U-3A020 277>>

1U-38712 054>>

(The engines in question are the AUM, ARX and AUQ)

cheers guys...

btw Denis... your avatar seems to contain a pic of jon when he was younger? is this deliberate?

Originally posted by ffelan in this post

btw Denis... your avatar seems to contain a pic of jon when he was younger? is this deliberate?

Yes - but as you well know it's a current picture of him...

I can confirm what LadyLoki said - we have had NO failures of new type coils (J or later) however,we are starting to see an increase (again) of the earlier type failures -- some cars had these fitted when the originals failed -- we have had 3 in today -- I have 2 that I know of so far for tomorrow -- the only strange thing is -- it's not cold yet !

I think there may be a knee jerk reaction by other dealers not in the know -- if they suddenly see the ABDG dealers ordering 200+ coil's -- they might just panic a little

oh sorry -- forgot - ABDG - Audi Business Development Group -- is made up of Audi boss's and dealer principals from the top 25% of Audi UK dealers -- they are the people responsible for such things as what colour toilet paper we have -- I kid u not !!

And what colour is it?

Probably Black Magic Pearl-effect...

Originally posted by DGW in this post

Probably Black Magic Pearl-effect...

Only after a heavy night on the Guiness

Audi specify white or pink toilet paper -- not that anyone takes any notice !!

When we moved into the new dealership 4 years ago -- we had light grey fire doors -- a WEEK after we moved in - they changed spec to the light wood(beech?) -- we had to change around 15 fire doors -- which were then thrown in a skip !!

The other crazy thing....when we moved in Audi had no guidelines for site signs i.e parking / speed etc -- so everyone went it alone - we had some made by a local company - an Audi rep saw them - loved them - they became the standard -- next visit we had -- you must change the signs - they not corperate -- YES they are says us -- NO there not -- you didnt get them from us -- but whats the difference,same design,same company ? -- you didnt get them from Audi - CHANGE THEM NOW! -- sometimes they can be total tommy tankers

haven't heard the rummor about coil packs yet but will over stock this winter (hope skoda take back excess stock) as for audi dictating colours tell me about it skoda are the same i guess they have gaines that bulls**t from the vag group.

**** indeed