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 Limited, Kingston’s dedicated Volkswagen and Audi parts specialist in Jamaica.

WHAT IT IS

This is a direct-fire coil-on-plug unit, meaning it sits directly over each individual spark plug and fires independently. It takes the vehicle’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. These are strict tolerances that older or generic replacement coils often cannot meet consistently under sustained load.

WHY IT MATTERS

A failing ignition coil on a turbocharged engine is a major performance and safety issue rather than just a minor inconvenience. On the EA888 Gen 3 engine, common symptoms of coil failure include severe engine misfires, rough idling, hard acceleration hesitation, increased fuel consumption, and dashboard check engine warnings.

Left unaddressed, continuous misfires allow unburnt fuel into the exhaust system, which will quickly overheat and destroy the catalytic converter — resulting in a significantly more expensive repair. Replacing a weak or failing coil with this correct, generation-specific Bosch part resolves the fault cleanly and restores smooth factory power delivery.

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 strictly by production year, specific engine code, and power output.

Use our VIN Part Matching service to confirm this ignition coil is correct for your vehicle before ordering, or browse our full Electrical parts range for related switches, connectors, sensors, and vehicle electrical components.

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.