Can't Remove Broken Spark Plug...

[Desslok]

At least it isn't a broken spark plug. That would suck.

 

[cb1111]

While it'll probably work, I'm not sure that driving around with a mismatched set is going to work in the long run. You might want to order a set of the APRs and

 

[jimlloyd40]

While it'll probably work, I'm not sure that driving around with a mismatched set is going to work in the long run. You might want to order a set of the APRs and

Why would it matter if it's firing properly?

 

[GTI Jake]

Grab one locally for now, then order a full set from FCP.

Lifetime warranty is a beautiful thing, plus then you’ve got spares (I’d keep a spare in the hatch if I had one, probably not a bad idea).

 

[Subliminal]

Grab one locally for now, then order a full set from FCP.

Lifetime warranty is a beautiful thing, plus then you’ve got spares (I’d keep a spare in the hatch if I had one, probably not a bad idea).

Would you go with the APRs or Beru? Either one would be ~$150 for a set

 

[Diggs24]

Doesn't matter.

 

[GTI Jake]

Would you go with the APRs or Beru? Either one would be ~$150 for a set

Like Diggs said it doesn’t matter, but personally I buy from FCP whenever possible since they have a lifetime warranty on every part they sell.

 

[Subliminal]

Like Diggs said it doesn’t matter, but personally I buy from FCP whenever possible since they have a lifetime warranty on every part they sell.

Ya FCP will be one of my go-to sites now that I know about that warranty

And just to clarify your earlier post- you're saying to order a full set because it's good to have backups laying around in case of events like this? Or is it correct that it's not a good long-term solution to mix and match coils? Everything I've found online says it's fine... but I'll also be monitoring the knock sensors on my ap3 regardless

 

[Diggs24]

You can mix and match. Just get 2, one new one and one backup. They don't fail like MK6 coils used to.

 

[Subliminal]

Cool thanks, you guys rock

 

[Diggs24]

 

[Jovian]

Not any of the dealers in the Vegas metro area Would have to wait until Wednesday and they also wanted $70+. Not trying to wait a week for the APR one to get delivered either.

O'Reilly's has the following part available today for $32... looks like the APR ones are $40 each so I assume it should work just as well
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...616/2017/volkswagen/gti?q=ignition+coil&pos=0

Just make sure they are all the same type. So if you get a differnt type of coilpack, get 4.

 

[jay745]

You can mix and match. Just get 2, one new one and one backup. They don't fail like MK6 coils used to.

Private investigator Diggs has spoken

 

[TheMechanicDude]

Mk5 I kept all 4 on standby. Those fuckers cracked like no other

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

yup... trunk duty was common practice for my mk4 vr6, and mk6 gli... from everything i seen mk7 is the first time they got the coils right and didn't become the common issue.