Glad it was helpful.

Cool, hope it works out for you. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

That sounds bad but could also be something like a MAF sensor.

I had just put new plugs in a week of two before when I was still chasing the problem. I also replaced a single bad coil pack with a knockoff, stupid rookie mistake. That is why I would only recommend the OEM ones. This was a weird intermittent problem with no codes. One of those things that can drive you crazy if you you do not deal with them all the time. But, I learned a lot. Glad you liked it.

Make sure you check the wiring and your connector for broken leads or cuts if you have not. Easy way is to switch a known good coil to cylinder 4 and clear and recheck codes. If the code moves with the coil it is probably the coil, if not you most likely have a wiring issue. Good luck, it took me awhile to solve mine. If you do end up going to DAP, let them know I sent you there. They probably won't care but might. Best!

@@theeddies Right on will do thanks for your feedback I appreciate it.

@@enriqueangulo5277how’d it work out

Thanks

I meant valve cover gasket. In the video, I actually put a graphic up to correct what I said while working.Thanks!

Yes, but I did not feel it at start up.

Try Deutsche Auto Parts, they have some sets.

Personally I would not do that, unless I really had no choice. It can throw a lot of un-burnt fuel into your catalytic converter which is not a good for it and it is not cheap to replace, also can foul an O2 sensor. My misfire was very intermittent so I was not as worried but it sounds like yours is a dead coil. Best!

Other than a coincidental bad coil pack, could be bad injector, carbon build up on valves, connector/wiring issue, ecm problem. First thing I would do is move the coil pack from 1 to another cylinder and see if the misfire moves to the new cylinder. If not, do a thorough check of the wiring harness to #1 connector looking for faults. These gremlins can be a bitch sometimes. Best!

the_eddies did your car do like a surge ? Was your check engine light on ? Did it tell you have a misfire ? I have VW rabbit 07 with 198k miles have no check engine car surges at the light but car drives smooth what do you think it might be maybe the coils ?

Yeah that is exactly what was happening. These solved my problem completely, 2 months later and no issues. Thanks for watching.

Here is a link to the set I used. Amazon does not sell them, they sell look alikes so I will not put my name on an affiliate link to them. Thanks. www.shopdap.com/make-model-year/volkswagen/jetta/mk5-2005-5-2010/engine/2-5/repair/ignition/06e-998-115-ea.html

It could smell of unburnt fuel somewhat, more at the exhaust. If there is a burning smell in the engine compartment, you really need that checked out further by a professional.

Could be computer related, could just be a couple bad coils. Hard to say.

Yes, they do interchange with most of the TSI's but I know the newer Gen3 TSI's have a bolt on coil. Best!

@@theeddies mine is a gen 1 tsi so looks like she will be getting a couple coils for free this weekend. I switched to Audi coils on my tsi and kept the good ones for a rainy day

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Yes, it was doing that. It could also be other problems but this a good place to start.

Hello, honestly if parts were included that is probably pretty normal, but it is not what I would call a fair price. Even if they got the coils and plugs from a dealer, that is no more than $300, so $250 labor for a $100 job is not what I would call fair. But like I said it is probably normal.

@@theeddies Dang thanks for letting me know, that's what I suspected. Oh well lesson learned. Thanks for this content it's really good! Now I need to find me a video on how to fix this stuck ratcheting seat :D always something with VW! Take care.

@@cyphonrider Those things are pretty bullet proof. You sure you do not have something stuck in the mechanism?

@@theeddies I'll take a closer look. I know the seat will tilt up and down with the manual knob and slide back and forth with the lever under the seat; the problem is the ratchet to go up and down it's stuck in topmost position so I'll try and figure out whats up with it.

This is the reason I learned to do this stuff myself. I got an ignition coil kit and spark plugs on FCP for 110. It takes a bit of elbow grease, but I can make sure that I am fixing the issue without draining my wallet. ;/

Sadly, the transaxle blew up in this car about a year after. The transmission had already been repaired (not by me) and I think the person who did it, did something wrong. The engine was still running fine but finding a good used manual drivetrain for these was difficult and a new one was more than the car was worth so I sold it. It did not misfire anymore though, lol.

So what did you purchase to replace your car?

Me and my prodigy were maintaining the upkeep of a 2007 VW Jetta. Car was running fine made it to about 159k no major issues. Replacing coil packs based on this video also as needed filters and so on, Sadly he wanted to take care of it all on his own like a big boy and well need I say more. Less then 10k later poof. Excellent learning experience for him though short life for the VW Jetta 2.5 sadly.

It would be the next thing I would check. It sounds like that could be your problem.

the_eddies am I able to only switch one or two of the coils or do I have to do all of them

@@jeredgallegos2870 Best way is to just do all of them. Otherwise you have to figure out which and how many are bad. You can do that by pulling the connector on each while the engine is running, if it runs the same with the connector disconnected, that coil is bad. If it stutters and or dies, that one is good. If you have multiple bad coils this can be tricky. Remember, there can be other causes for your problem so this is just diagnostic. Are you getting an check engine light?

the_eddies yes the light and epc light is on

@@jeredgallegos2870 You need to find out what the codes are. The EPC light could indicate another problem.

Maybe, but that sounds a bit odd. Do you mean it revs high when It starts then instantly dies or starts normally and quits?

@@theeddies As soon as I turn it on, it revs high almost like my gas is on the peddle a little bit. Then the battery sign comes on and it dies. I replaced like every sensor, spark plugs, etc

@@zayk8833 Have you replaced the fuel filter? It could be a couple different things but just offhand, this sounds more like a fuel delivery problem to me. Engine gets just enough fuel to start, then goes lean and revs go up then dies. I'd change fuel filter then check fuel pressure at the injector manifold.

@@theeddies I can hear the fuel pump on when it turns on for a moment, I changed all filters I haven’t touched the fuel injectors I just bought royal purple fuel system cleaner

@@zayk8833 Hard to say without some in person diagnosis, could be several different things or even a combination of different issues. I would definitely check fuel pressure when the pump comes on. If you have access and any know how with OBD unit or VAGCOM, that would help looking for the problem. Unfortunately, a good diagnostic mechanic is hard to find these days and not cheap.

Were they Bosch brand coils? Is it misfiring on one cylinder only? Are you getting any codes in your CEL? Could be an clogged injector, I have a video replacing those. Not a bad job. Honestly, though, I would

@@theeddies why do you mention Bosch? Are they not preferred or because they are good?

@@randydarsh2073 Bosch are OEM VW/Audi. They are the only ones to use imho. See the video description. Thanks!

@@theeddies thanks. They have those R8’s here at advanced auto parts but it says that they don’t come with the insulated rubber boot. I’ve seen other brand photos without a boot too, is that the way they get installed or is the boot separate?

@@randydarsh2073 I have seen them both ways as well. My understanding is that they can come either way but I personally would not trust the ones without the boot. There are fake or reman'ed red cap units out there. But as long as you trust the source and they are marked appropriately, they are probably good to go. If you go to the Amazon link in the description, there is a good picture of what the markings should look like.

Hello, there is a link with part number in the video description. Thanks!

@@theeddies Didn't see it yet? sorry ,can you show me?please

@@user-fn5zl7mh7m no worries. Bosch 0221604800 Ignition Coil - amzn.to/317TT0k

Yes, it solved my intermittent misfire problem. No problems in first month after install. I would say the engine definitely runs stronger but that is probably just because it is getting full spark. I am not sure they are any better than the OEM packs but definitely better than the Chinese ones. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Im just looking into coils, im think of getting some r8 coil packs for my 2.5

Did you notice any improvement in fuel economy? Thanks for video!

@@thecommenter7201 A bit, but I did not do any testing. It does seem to be a bit better though. Thanks for watching.

Elevated Existence where do you buy those from the R8 coils?

Lots of reasons, most are bad.

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I cleared the codes and they did not come back. Thanks

@@theeddies can you post the codes your where getting? are they just misfire codes??

@@rabity They were just intermittent misfire codes. The numbers are in the description.

You mean stuck on the spark plug?

@@theeddies yes like I was able to pull out all the other ones except 1 no matter how hard I pull it just won’t come out

@@jonathanramirez3473 I have had to pry a few out before. There is actually a part of the video where I do pop one with a large flat screwdriver (about the 3 minute mark). Just get under the lip and twist the screwdriver or use whatever you can as a fulcrum while pulling and twisting on the coil. If that does not work you will have to use a small prybar. Stanley sells one that is flat and only about 6 inches long. Or make your own with a flat bar. I will put a small dab of dielectric grease on the inside of the boot and never have that problem again. Hope that helps.

How did it go?

@@theeddies Long story: I bought a 2008 Jetta 2.5L engine for $1200. Had all the symptoms you described (miss firing). It complete solved the problem and is running smooth. I did the dielectric grease on the. Ignition coils and the connectors. I had two thinks different from you. When you pulled the ignition coils they look like mine (shiny metal) but when you insert them they are black and the part that goes inside the cylinder head; my new coils did not have this. The second thing was the spark plugs, the ones removed had a washer while the new ones didn’t. Anyway, thanks for putting the video together, I knew what to do at every step.

@@pe00100 Hey that is a great deal. I am glad it worked out for you and glad the video helped.

Not in this case, but it could cause similar problems.

LOL, I have tried to flip over in that curve a few times.