RE: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires

["Squier, Craig" <craig_squier@arvin.com>]

I just checked my 95 warranty. the coil pack is not indicated on either the
24/24k limited warranty or the 8/80 emissions warranty (or the 10/100
powertrain).

I have Platinum Masterguard for an extended warranty, and the coil pack is
not listed as a covered component for that either. It lists the "Electronic
Ignition Control Module", but not the Ignition Coil or Coil pack....

Sounds like someone at VW knew there would be an issue with this pricey
little item.....

-Cab

> ----------
> From: 	Warren Gleich[SMTP:WGleich@silknet.com]
> Reply To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Sent: 	Monday, September 27, 1999 4:02 PM
> To: 	'JoseGomez'; jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: 	RE: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires
> 
> I have not been on the list for quite sometime.  I was not
> aware of the coil pack being an issue of late.  I would be interested
> in hearing from those who have had problems.
> 
> Thanks ....
> 
> -Warren
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: JoseGomez [mailto:kwerky@email.msn.com]
> > Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 3:55 PM
> > To: jettaglx@igtc.com; WGleich@silknet.com
> > Subject: Re: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires
> > 
> > 
> > Seeing how many people have coil pack problems in relatively new cars,
> > anyone out there think it is worth a try to force VW to 
> > replace/recall it
> > under the emissions warranty?
> > 
> > Just a thought
> > 
> > Jose
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Warren Gleich <WGleich@silknet.com>
> > To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> > Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 3:36 PM
> > Subject: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires
> > 
> > 
> > >Hey guys (and any gals),
> > >
> > >Looking for some advice here.
> > >
> > >Just got my wifes 97 Jetta GLX back from the dealer after taking
> > >it in for a check engine condition and rought idle in wet conditions.
> > >The diagnosis is a bad Coil Pack.  It arcs out to ground in 
> > wet weather.
> > >The dealer is looking at $420usd installed.  I am looking for advice
> > >about installing myself and any aftermarket sources.  I have already
> > >emailed Mike Potter at www.parts4vws.com.
> > >
> > >Also looking for recommendation for replacement tires.  The current
> > >Eagles GA's have finally died.  Last I followed this stuff the Dunlop
> > >SP 4000's were a popular replacement.  Looking for something not full
> > >on performance, decent handling, good wet weather and wear 
> > characteristics.
> > >Not concerned about snow performance as I use snows.
> > >
> > >Please email me in addition to the list as I am on digest mode.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >Warren
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
>