Coilpack connector. Subaru Forester

[joefraser]

The car died at a set of lights last night, turns out to be the 4 pin connector on the coilpack had a little corrosion in it on the lead side which the road side assistance tech cleaned on got me on my way again.

Finding a replacement plug is proving to be a pain, I've found something on amazon which looks the part but I'm not confident it's correct.

Any help or suggestions to source one?

[joefraser]

It's a 2004 2.5 litre non turbo. It's an Australian car which I imported.

[joefraser]

I can't see the plug I need on there but I'll give them a call.

Cheers MDMA.

[joefraser]

The roadside mechanic cleaned all the copper contacts and gave the inside a clean out which is what got me on the way home again. My concern is with how damp it is up north it isn't going to be long before it happens again on a plug which is letting water in.

Replacing the plug is a longer term solution I hope.

[joefraser]

I'll grab a photo of the offending plug this afternoon .

Thanks for the assistance so far

[joefraser]

https://imgur.com/gallery/I31X7

That be the plug

[joefraser]

Heading out to halfords now to get some of the recommended grease, will fit the new leads when I get home to I think.

[joefraser]

After another bout of particularly wet and windy weather the issue has hit the surface again and the car is cutting out a lot, left me stranded last night on a dual carriageway.

Trying to source that plug/harness is proving to be impossible, shipping one from Australia is an option but it's super expensive and slow!

Does anyone know if this is a part shared with other models? Subaru are notorious for having bits from all kinds of models all over the range so hopefully someone knows of a solution.

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vxr2010 said:

any chance of a photo to see what you are trying to do plug wise

https://imgur.com/gallery/I31X7

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Stants said:

It will probably be shared with another model somewhere, have you tried Www.opposedforces.com to see if you can locate the part number & cross reference it ?

May be worth giving www.importcarparts.co.uk a shout, if they don't have it or can't get it they are usually pretty good at pointing you in the right direction to get one from

Tried importcarparts, no replacement plugs available- full loom only... £800

Don't want to take it to that degree really but will if I have to, for the sake of a perished plug it is an absolute killer.

Watched a video on youtube on how to replace the plug, common fault relating to age and going through numerous heat cycles etc. The plugs are available as a kit from the states, that might be the next option.

Sat at an auto electricians now trying to make best with what I have, it's a nightmare as I absolutely need the car for work!!!

[joefraser]

No joy. Recommended to buy a genuine subaru coil and new plug, nightmare

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v8250 said:

Joe, just seen this thread/your little dilemma. Seriously, you do not need to buy a new harness/pack. This plug is a bog standard JDM equivalent of a Delphi type unit...simply search ebay.co.uk for someone breaking an equivalent early car, get over to the seller, buy the thing, get home and fit...simples

This same connector was used on the Impreza too so plenty of single coil pack cars to choose from

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sa...

Edited by v8250 on Saturday 4th March 16:56

It's a different connector to all the XT models, totally different harness and coil design/layout unfortunately.

I can get a new coil pack from subaru for 260£ or a second hand one shipped from aus along with a plug for £200. If I get the brand new one I still need to source a plug, then the time comes into the equation as I need the car back and running ASAP.

One more day trying to find a plug closer to home then I'll just have to go for the Australian option and wait a couple weeks which is a major inconvenience for me and the other half (as I'll be using her car for work and she will be on the bus oops).