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Seat Ibiza Engine Troubles

Alright, I'm scratching my head here. My 2004 Seat Ibiza, gasoline engine, with about 89315 km on the clock, is giving me grief. Engine's running rough, stalls sometimes at idle, and the check engine light is on. Plus, it's jerking when I try to accelerate. Could this be a coil pack issue? Maybe a bad connection?

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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?

Vehicle diagnostics, you mean like with an OBD reader? And where exactly should I be looking on the coil pack for these 'obvious' signs?

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.

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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