VW/Audi 2.0T Coil Packs and Spark Plugs (Removal and Install DIY)

Are you experiencing a flashing check engine light and random misfires on one or multiple cylinders? VW and Audi 2.0T TSI engines are known for failing stock coil packs. Many owners experience these failures shortly after tuning their cars. Luckily, replacement takes only a few minutes and is relatively inexpensive.

In this video we show how to remove the stock coil packs and spark plugs on a 2012 Volkswagen MK6 GTI 2.0T TSI EA888 engine. We then replace the failing parts with our in-house assembled ignition service kit. This DIY will be relatively similar on all VW/Audi vehicles that use this engine including the Tiguan, Jetta GLI, CC, Passat, Beetle, EOS, Q3, Q5, A4, A5, and others.

[TechnicaX]

I changed my first coil pack and spark plugs. I feel so accomplished. Getting the GTi has made me more diy than ever

[clarkblakley]

Iv only seen Zack from donut media. It's awesome seeing him work on a GTI

[jeweloconnor]

My local VW dealer just quoted me an IN/OUT price of $770.90 so I purchased the kit myself for $210 (incl tools) as a Christmas gift from my husband. Parts arrived here on Sunday so I completed the spark plugs / coils in less than an hour the next morning in less than one hour. And now I have friends who want me to help them change out plugs / coils in their cars. Maybe I should make a career change from a massage therapist to a mechanic??? LOL. Thanks so much for this VIDEO!!!

[icezebra]

My son bought your ignition kit for his 2006 A4 2.0. I just installed the parts this morning after having seen this video and it was an easy and quick procedure! His Audi almost feels like a new car now! He also bought the Schwaben plug socket from you, what an outstanding tool to have for changing plugs! Thanks again!

[RobertNolan]

Changed out all 4 of my plugs and packs thanks to this video. None of it was difficult, but two of the coil pack clips were stuck and took me like 20 mins to pop off. After that it was literally as long as this video.

[jimflaherty]

I was going to buy the $25 removal tool from you, but since you never used it I decided to save the money.
Thanks!

[franklarosa]

I'm grateful for this video because it let me fix my car on a Sunday afternoon instead of having to get it towed to a repair shop. That said, you guys make it look easier than it is. Here are all the things that went wrong for me: (1) When I tried to detach the electrical connectors, one of the plastic tabs wouldn't un-click. Eventually it broke off and I had to pry the connector off with a screwdriver. (2) I couldn't find the magic spark plug wrench with the magnet in it, so I used a regular wrench. After unscrewing each plug, I had to hunch over my car with needle nose pliers and a flashlight in order to fish the old spark plug out of the engine. (3) The new spark plugs went in easily, but when I tried to extract my wrench, the head of the wrench popped off and stayed down in the engine with the spark plug. I had to re-insert it and try again, very carefully, over and over. The first three cylinders took three or four tries, the last one took about 20. (4) I didn't really hear the power clips click back in when I reconnected them, so I'm a little unsure that they're properly connected, but I pushed them in as hard as I could and I'm hoping for the best.

[bigimskiweisenheimer]

2013 vw cc sport turbo misfiring bucking spitting lurching no power. watched this video and went directly to auto zone had them diagnose it and the error codes were po 300 302 303 and 304. I purchased 4 coil packs 4 spark plugs a spark plug socket and ratchet extension (mine was stolen) it cost 132.00 and some change. Runs better now than ever. Thank you for the tutorial.

[oet]

Took me less than 30 minutes to change mine on my A3! Soooo easy!!!!

[boxerdog]

Just did this on my 2016 A5 I didnt gap them, didnt put the goop on the plugs and just snugged the plugs down with a socket wrench. Car runs great and I enjoyed your video.

[chrisidzerda]

Nice video. None of the clips on the ignition coils were broken (2013 Golf R 152, 000 mild). One coil pack had been changed in its life. So I changed them all. 3/4 NGK plugs were properly gapped. Like the hint to connect the wiring plugs before pushing them all the way down.

[NettoZ]

Dude one of the best vids simplified I’ve ever seen thanks!!

[omarsoler]

Could someone tell me if there is any difference between the Reds and the Blues? or are they the same?

[benstalls]

Might be buying one of these soon. A 2013 manual, I can TOTALLY use these tips to talk the guy down.

[bettersteps]

THANK YOU ECS! I'm not a car guy. I replace the bulbs and filters: nothing more. I watched this video a few times, purchased the right tools from your site and did the job by myself in less than an hour. Not only did it cost me less than going to the dealer but I was also able to purchase better plugs and some new GTI floor mats. All for less than going to the dealer. Car starts and idles much better. Thank you! I'll be getting coil packs next.

[StopANDgoFAST]

I'm going to do my first coil pack and spark plug change on my golf r. I can't wait to feel what I've been missing since bought used. I do not think they were ever changed or replaced so this is exciting for me. I just got a tune as well so I can't wait 😊

[MrMannyhw]

Love ECS tuning. Used to ship their parts to Canada. Great company overall.

[ryankrull]

awesome video! short and to the point. kit installed perfectly and woke the GTI up after getting sluggish around 58K miles on my 2013 Driver's Ed

[dortube]

Thanks for the video and the reasonably prices coil/spark kit. First time working on my '12 GLi. The whole thing would have taken me less than 10 minutes had I not dropped the ratchet handle down into the engine bay (which then took 20 minutes to fish out from the plastic bottom cover with a telescoping magnet - rookie mistake).

[iancameron]

Oh cool, I found Zach Jobe without even knowing I was looking for him.
My buddy’s 2012 GTI just threw the code for a misfire and I immediately found this video for him.