Coilpack Connector Question.

[jono0309]

Hey guys,

I have just bought a new coilpack for my golf VR6, I bought it from the US and it basically has the US spec plug, which is rounded like an oval but mine is the Euro plug and its square, they both are exactly the same, its just the connector thats different.

They both have the 5 metal prongs inside the adapters...so my question is, can i just swap the connector over from the old coilpack to the new coilpack?

I dont want to have to send my new coilpack back for a refund!

Thanks for any help

Jono.

---------- Post added 20-02-2012 at 12:34 PM ---------- Previous post was 19-02-2012 at 07:13 PM ----------

Any help?

[Ironman]

best person to ask would be Jimmy Mac. he should be floating about somewhere. search Alba European at the top of this page and you'll find his number somewhere.... I hope he answers his phone or send him a PM

[kai_h]

The rounded connector one is for the 12V MkIV VR6, whereas the square connector one is for the MkIII - as far as I know (and I did a fair bit of research into this a few years ago when my coilpack crapped itself) they're otherwise identical.

I believe you may even be able to remove the controller module from the MkIV one and put the MkIII module onto it and you're up and running again.

[jono0309]

The rounded connector one is for the 12V MkIV VR6, whereas the square connector one is for the MkIII - as far as I know (and I did a fair bit of research into this a few years ago when my coilpack crapped itself) they're otherwise identical.

I believe you may even be able to remove the controller module from the MkIV one and put the MkIII module onto it and you're up and running again.

Thats what I am thinking, its identical in its shape, size, everything. I am thinking I will take the connector off and just attach my Mk3 one...
I will PM Jimmy.
Cheers

---------- Post added at 10:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:41 PM ----------

I couldnt find Jimmy Mac as a member?
Any links to his profile?
Thanks for all your help!
Jon.

---------- Post added 21-02-2012 at 08:48 PM ---------- Previous post was 20-02-2012 at 10:44 PM ----------

hey guys,

I got this sorted out.. I am going to do a DIY thread for anyone who is in the same boat. Basically, all you need to do is just buy a coilpack, and if its from the US (US Spec connector) you just swap the connectors over.