The Bosch 0986221072 is a third-generation coil-on-plug
ignition coil designed for the Volkswagen and Audi EA888
Gen 3 turbocharged petrol engine — one of the most
widely used engines across the modern VW and Audi range.
Available at Dub Source JA, Kingston’s dedicated VW and
Audi parts specialist in Jamaica.

WHAT IT DOES MECHANICALLY

This is a direct-fire coil-on-plug unit, meaning it
sits directly over each individual spark plug and fires
independently. It takes the car’s standard 12V battery
supply and steps it up to the high voltage required to
produce a clean, precise spark inside the combustion
chamber. As a third-generation component, it is built
to the tighter thermal and electrical tolerances that
the EA888 Gen 3’s turbocharging and direct injection
system demands — tolerances that older or generic
replacement coils often cannot meet consistently.

WHY IT MATTERS

A failing ignition coil on a turbocharged engine is
not just a minor inconvenience. On the EA888 Gen 3,
symptoms of coil failure include engine misfires,
rough idling, hesitation under load, increased fuel
consumption, and check engine warnings. Left
unaddressed, misfires allow unburnt fuel into the
exhaust, which can damage the catalytic converter —
a significantly more expensive repair. Replacing the
coil with the correct generation-specific part
resolves the fault cleanly.

COMPATIBILITY

The Bosch 0986221072 is designed for selected
Volkswagen and Audi models fitted with the EA888
Gen 3 engine. Common applications include the
VW Golf Mk7, VW Jetta, VW Passat, Audi A3, and
Audi A4 — however fitment varies by production
year, engine code, and specification.

Use our VIN Part Matching service to confirm this
is the correct coil for your specific vehicle before
ordering. Browse our full Electrical parts range
for related ignition and sensor components.

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https://dubsourceja.com/product-category/specific-car-parts/vin-part-matching/]

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https://dubsourceja.com/product-category/electrical/]

AVAILABILITY

In stock at 70A Mannings Hill Road, Kingston.
We deliver island-wide across Jamaica.
Call 876-740-9332 or order at dubsourceja.com.

Bosch Ignition Coil 0986221072 Gen 3 — available
at your Volkswagen and Audi parts specialist in
Kingston, Jamaica.