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    Urgent help! Golf gti mk4 problem!

    Hi all,


    My car has a massive problem, the 3rd spark plug compartment on the rocket cover area isnt giving out spark.... like say when you turn on the engine and pull out one of the spark plug leads, the car should act sluggish right? all does what i just said except one of them... The mechanic asked me if the Module or the ECU sends signal to the spark plugs. Can anyone answer that?

    I already replace new spark plugs, new rocket cover gasket (due to the old one is hard and start to leak oil).

    Or has anyone come across this problem before? Please Help >< car has been in the mechanic for a week already and i really need it running for uni....


    The mechanic said that if its the Module, it would cost around $300 - $450 but if its the ECU, it will cost over $1000.......

    Is there an alternative way to fix this problem like buy a second hand ecu or module?

    Any help is appreciated guys
    Last edited by JonZo; 06-03-2011, 04:31 PM.
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  • #2
    The box on top of the spark plug is a coil pack. These sometimes break.
    It sounds like your mechanic is not too experienced with your car. I'd suggest a VW specialist, who would have fixed this in no time at all.
    MK4 GTI - Sold
    MK5 Jetta Turbo - Sold
    MK5 Jetta 2.Slow - Until it dies.

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    • #3
      i agree with with above
      >>>> .:R RESTRICTED

      FOR SERIOUS DRIVERS ONLY . >>>>

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Vdubbin View Post
        i agree with with above
        I also agree!
        Mk IV Golf GTI - BMP - GIAC chip, R32 wheels, KW coilovers, rear swaybar.
        Originally Posted by JoeVR
        I've never been a big fan of rotors, or really Japanese cars in general, so my choice would have to be..... an RX-8.

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        • #5
          sorry the coil pack was swapped around to see if the coilpack is broken but it wasnt... its only on that particular section which was the third to the right spark plug compartment....

          Im located in Liverpool which is in NSW, is there a good local VW specialist around here?

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          • #6
            It'll be the ignition module in the side of the airbox. These quit ALL the time.

            Gavin
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            • #7
              thanks Gavin! you make me feel abit better cause i thought it got to do with the ECU...

              would you know how much to buy second hand ones or a place that i can buy it Gavin?

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              • #8
                Where are you. You should put it in your location, no one is going to come knocking on your door and it makes it so easy to advise servicing options.

                If you're in Sydney, definitely call Matt White at Camden GTI in Campbelltown.

                Gavin
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                • #9
                  Sorry will update it.

                  Oh i thought that place was a wrecking car yard but instead its a mechanic place...

                  THanks Gavin, it only takes me 30min to get there as im located in Liverpool

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                  • #10
                    He has a workshop as well as breaking cars.

                    Call him first.

                    Gavin
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                    • #11
                      Already did straight away before lol

                      Will be seeing him tomorrow =]

                      Thanks Heaps Gavin!

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                      • #12
                        No worries.

                        Gavin
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                        • #13
                          Thanks for the recommendation guy, Gavin was indeed correct the module was at fault.
                          New ones always in stock, quick clear of codes and reset basic settings and car is good as new.
                          Now ready for a flash I reckon
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                          • #14
                            Oh yeah!
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                            • #15
                              hahaha im thinking about it but ill have to wait until i have enough funds! =]

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