Prenco 36-1172 Ignition Coil

Ignition Coil for Volkswagen Applications

Prenco 36-1172 is a 12-volt ignition coil built for direct replacement in select Volkswagen ignition systems. It uses a threaded terminal design with a male connector and male terminal layout, and it does not require an external resistor.

Compatible With Volkswagen EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Corrado applications listed below, this ignition coil supports reliable spark delivery for drivability and starting performance. The Prenco 36-1172 is a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles that call for this specific coil configuration.

Key Features

• 12-volt ignition coil for select Volkswagen models
• Threaded terminal type with 2 terminals
• Male connector gender and male terminal gender
• No external resistor required
• Oil filled: No
• Mounting bracket not included
• Cross-references Standard Ignition UF-163 and DENSO Auto Parts 5022 for the same application

Fitment Details

• Fits 1999-2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A
• Fits 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A, w/o coil wire
• Fits 1995-1998 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, w/o coil wire
• Fits 1994-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, w/o coil wire
• Fits 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat, N/A, w/o coil wire
• Fits 1994-1995 Volkswagen Corrado, N/A, w/o coil wire
• Fits 1994 Volkswagen Passat, N/A

What This Part Helps Address

• Weak or inconsistent spark output
• Hard starting caused by ignition coil failure
• Misfire conditions related to coil breakdown
• Rough idle or hesitation under load
• Loss of ignition performance in aging Volkswagen ignition systems

Installation Notes

Verify the terminal style, connector gender, and vehicle-specific coil configuration before installation. This part is listed for Volkswagen EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Corrado applications with notes that include w/o coil wire on several listings, so match the original setup carefully. Confirm that the vehicle does not require an external resistor and that the mounting arrangement matches the existing coil location, since a mounting bracket is not included.

Quality Assurance

Prenco ignition components are cataloged for direct-fit replacement use in specified applications. Part number 36-1172 is identified with multiple interchange references, including Standard Ignition UF-163 and DENSO Auto Parts 5022, which helps confirm application matching during parts lookup.