Misfiring v5 Bora

**BravoMalaga** · 30-08-2016,06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Crasher

What is the cars year and engine type code?

Hello. Year 1999. Engine code agz. Golf mk4 2.3 v5 150 cv.

**Crasher** · 31-08-2016,11:21 AM

The AGZ has a single coil pack so it could be plugs, leads or coil pack but the most common problem on the AGZ is failure of the ignition amplifier which is on the bulkhead.

**BravoMalaga** · 31-08-2016,11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Crasher

The AGZ has a single coil pack so it could be plugs, leads or coil pack but the most common problem on the AGZ is failure of the ignition amplifier which is on the bulkhead.

Thanks Crasher.
I checked sparks, plugs and leads and i am 100% sure they are ok.
I already ordered the coil pack so crossing fingers before spending more money.
And what about the ecu problems???
Thanks
Ignacio

**Crasher** · 31-08-2016,11:50 AM

In my experience the chap from New Zealand who started this thread is the only instance of this problem I have ever heard of, ECU failure is extremely rare.

**BravoMalaga** · 31-08-2016,05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Crasher

The AGZ has a single coil pack so it could be plugs, leads or coil pack but the most common problem on the AGZ is failure of the ignition amplifier which is on the bulkhead.

Thanks. Can you pls confirm that part number is 071 905 143 ?

**Crasher** · 31-08-2016,05:53 PM

Yes.

**BravoMalaga** · 08-09-2016,11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Crasher

Yes.

Hello Crasher,
I changed the single ignition coil and same result.
So I wil take a look of the ignition amplifier you said.
Could you tell me where is it located? I attached a photo in case help
Thanks a lot.

**Crasher** · 08-09-2016,01:24 PM

It is on the bulkhead.

**BravoMalaga** · 09-09-2016,10:58 AM

Thanks Crasher!!! I managed to take the piece out and I opened it. It has a bad conexion I have to fix and hopefully I will have my car running this weekend.

Can I ask you something? I am thinking in buying a second hand Audit S6. As an expert, what do you know about this engine? I have read many good things. It have almost 124K miles km so price is good but I am not sure what to do. Any idea what I have to focus on in order to avoid spend too much money in the future?
I normally take a look of pad, rotors, abs, wheels, sound, oild leaks, wagcom errors, garages invoices, maintance book, external, internal aspect ....