If You Drive A 2003 A4 1.8

[HateCarStickers]

If you drive this year make and model and have had your car chipped?
Have you had more problems with your ignition coils ??
If any problems could you please try and list them here for me and explain in detail ...

Thanks ! ! !

[Nefarious]

FYI: A chip is not going to affect ignition coils in any way shape or form. Coil pack problems/failures are just one of the many downfalls to the 1.8t motor.

[HateCarStickers]

Well I have been told that the chip can cause engine damage I am trying to find out what KIND of engine problems, if this is a true satement in fact .... My car ran great up until my ignition coils went out on 2 seperate occasions with'in the last 2 months .........

THANKS

[audiracer2002]

there was a VW/Audi recall on the coil packs. you should be able to get them replaced under warranty if the service was never done.

[Nefarious]

So are you chipped or not? Did the car run fine after the coilpacks were replaced?

[joefis13]

no

[slowjet]

Your engine will wear down at a rate governed by the chip you get. Of course the more aggressive chip, the quicker the wear and tear on your engine components and such.

[HateCarStickers]

So does anyone know what types of problems the chip should cause ....
what should someone expect to see happen if there car is CHIPPED ???!!??
(slowjet) ??

[Nefarious]

This early in the game you shouldn't expect to see any problems. But, some common problems are:
Short Term:
cold solder joints on soldered chips = car runs like crap if it runs at all
Failed DV due to extra boost
Charge lines popping off due to extra boost
Possible failed turbo due to extra boost
Excessive fuel consumption due to newly found lead foot
Long Term:
Excessive blow-by due to extra boost

[joefis13]

I don't think you want slowjet to answer you, He drives a Jetta

So does anyone know what types of problems the chip should cause ....
what should someone expect to see happen if there car is CHIPPED ???!!??
(slowjet) ??