davidghost86
Seat Ibiza Engine Troubles
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A 2004 Seat Ibiza with a gasoline engine is experiencing rough running, stalling at idle, and jerking during acceleration, accompanied by a check engine light. These symptoms suggest potential ignition issues, possibly due to a defective coil pack or a bad connection. It is recommended to perform vehicle diagnostics using an OBD reader to retrieve error codes and inspect the coil pack connections for damage or looseness. Ultimately, the problem was identified as a defective ignition coil, which was replaced, resolving the issue.
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davidghost86 (community.author)
Vehicle diagnostics, you mean like with an OBD reader? And where exactly should I be looking on the coil pack for these 'obvious' signs?
ralf_koenig25
Yes, an OBD reader is commonly used for vehicle diagnostics to retrieve stored error codes. Given the symptoms, coil failure is probable. A faulty cable or plug connection could be the root cause. However, I would recommend taking it to a workshop for thorough inspection.
davidghost86 (community.author)
You were spot on. It was a defective ignition coil. Got it sorted for 95€, which I think is reasonable. Runs like a dream now. Thanks for the help.
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ralf_koenig25
Rough running and stalling, especially with the check engine light on, can point to ignition issues. Has the vehicle diagnostics been performed to read the error code? Have you checked the coil pack connections for any obvious damage or looseness?