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Sep 22, 2002 | 01:36 PM

enjoiweb

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what are coil packs??? im lost. i know what a coil is, but i heard someone say they were in the 03' emergency kit. i didnt fine em. what are they?????

Sep 22, 2002 | 01:41 PM

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The coil pack replaces distributor caps on "new and improved" ignition system. Instead of having a rotor and distributor cap "distribute" the ignition spark to individual cylinders at the right time and order, the spark is controlled electronically though the electronic ignition system. The coil pack is where the actual electrical current (spark) is sent to each spark plug via the wires.

Sep 22, 2002 | 02:07 PM

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But that would be a good idea for Audi to put a

spare coil pack in the emergency kit since they seem to keep breaking.

Sep 22, 2002 | 02:11 PM

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didnt he say that the 03's have them as a spare???

Sep 22, 2002 | 02:21 PM

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He said someone told him they did, but I dont think audi is going to

put a spare coil pack in the car for nothing.

Sep 22, 2002 | 02:24 PM

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lol i was a bit leary about that as well...

i dont see the "typical" audi driver to pull over open up the hood and replace a coilpack... i think it would be a waste of time and money to put those in the E-Kit...