ikon ignition coil bought from ebay - better quality?

silver_shadow · 7th September 2008, 18:31

just wondering about this. since folks complain about the quality of the coil, does anyone have experience running a coil sourced from the UK such as this one:
FORD FIESTA ZETEC IGNITION COIL 1.25 1.3 1.4 1.6 16V on eBay, also, Ford, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 12-Sep-08 15:36:10 BST)

costs just INR 1420 + shipping.

anyone know if there is any merit to buying these kinds of parts from ebay? can i expect more durability over the OEM stuff you get here?

EDIT: mods - not sure if this belongs here or the modification forum. please move as applicable.

nitrous · 7th September 2008, 19:45

I know the chinese ignition coil meant for the Ikon costs around a 1000 bucks in the market.
And I've heard it doesn't last more than a couple of days.
I've paid Rs.2500 for the OE ignition coil and its worked well without a hiccup(touchwood).

silver_shadow · 8th September 2008, 02:56

thanks nitrous but i should be more clear. actually it's not so much the cost that i'm interested in. i'm more interested in whether it will be more durable than the indian made part. (i'm guessing that nowadays the part is indeed made in india).

GTO · 8th September 2008, 14:40

Silver_shadow, has the OEM coil (available here) been localised? Who makes it? If it is a reputable Bosch or the like, I don't think there will be any compromise on quality. However, if the coil is a Ford branded (unknown source) product, I don't take pride in stating that Euro quality tolerances will be thinner than ours.

silver_shadow · 8th September 2008, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Silver_shadow, has the OEM coil (available here) been localised? Who makes it? If it is a reputable Bosch or the like, I don't think there will be any compromise on quality. However, if the coil is a Ford branded (unknown source) product, I don't take pride in stating that Euro quality tolerances will be thinner than ours.

actually i don't remember now. but since the ignition coil keeps giving way (most ikon owners will testify to this) i'm guessing it's probably not bosch.

Shashank.A · 8th September 2008, 16:53

It can also be a Visteon product.

GTO · 8th September 2008, 17:50

In that case, you don't have too much to lose @ 1400 bucks. Try it and update us if it works out reliable!

esteem_lover · 8th September 2008, 18:04

Your shipping alone would cost you another 600-800. Did you factor that ?

silver_shadow · 8th September 2008, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Your shipping alone would cost you another 600-800. Did you factor that ?

yea dude - the issue is can the coil last long enough?

anuj1237 · 22nd November 2008, 11:47

the people at metro ford(bangalore) said the ignition coil for the ikon 1.3 costs 4500 rupees!! is tat a rip off or is it a decent price??

7th September 2008, 18:31	#1
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	ikon ignition coil bought from ebay - better quality? just wondering about this. since folks complain about the quality of the coil, does anyone have experience running a coil sourced from the UK such as this one: FORD FIESTA ZETEC IGNITION COIL 1.25 1.3 1.4 1.6 16V on eBay, also, Ford, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 12-Sep-08 15:36:10 BST) costs just INR 1420 + shipping. anyone know if there is any merit to buying these kinds of parts from ebay? can i expect more durability over the OEM stuff you get here? EDIT: mods - not sure if this belongs here or the modification forum. please move as applicable.
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7th September 2008, 19:45	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I know the chinese ignition coil meant for the Ikon costs around a 1000 bucks in the market. And I've heard it doesn't last more than a couple of days. I've paid Rs.2500 for the OE ignition coil and its worked well without a hiccup(touchwood).
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8th September 2008, 02:56	#3
silver_shadow BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 3 Times	thanks nitrous but i should be more clear. actually it's not so much the cost that i'm interested in. i'm more interested in whether it will be more durable than the indian made part. (i'm guessing that nowadays the part is indeed made in india).
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8th September 2008, 14:40	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,308 Times View My Garage	Silver_shadow, has the OEM coil (available here) been localised? Who makes it? If it is a reputable Bosch or the like, I don't think there will be any compromise on quality. However, if the coil is a Ford branded (unknown source) product, I don't take pride in stating that Euro quality tolerances will be thinner than ours.
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8th September 2008, 16:53	#6
Shashank.A BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 484 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	It can also be a Visteon product.
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8th September 2008, 17:50	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,308 Times View My Garage	In that case, you don't have too much to lose @ 1400 bucks. Try it and update us if it works out reliable!
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8th September 2008, 18:04	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Your shipping alone would cost you another 600-800. Did you factor that ?
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22nd November 2008, 11:47	#10
anuj1237 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times	the people at metro ford(bangalore) said the ignition coil for the ikon 1.3 costs 4500 rupees!! is tat a rip off or is it a decent price??
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