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Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from the wheel wells while driving.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car, the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is a clunking sound from wheel wells while driving.

The performance of your turbocharger is an excellent indicator of overall engine health and your car's ability to make power. Manfiold boost pressure is a metric that should always be at the center of your attention. ECS supplies an excellent range of boost monitoring options for your MKIV 1.8T, from analog vent-mounted boost gauges, to digital interfaces that display an unprecedented level of vehicle metrics. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

The belly pan fitted to the VW MKIV Jetta 1.8T covers components that are critical to the vehicle's safe operation. Installed as a cost-cutting measure, the plastic part only truly excels at catching oil dripping from the engine. ECS has assembled a Steel Skid Plate Kit that uses a 1.35mm thick MTC skid plate, bringing some engineering sensibility to the underside of your ride. All required installation hardware is included in the package, including an ECS skid plate tool kit.

The belly pan fitted to the VW MKIV Jetta 2.0L covers components that are critical to the vehicle's safe operation. Installed as a cost-cutting measure, the plastic part only truly excels at catching oil dripping from the engine. ECS has assembled a Steel Skid Plate Kit that uses a 1.35mm thick MTC skid plate, bringing some engineering sensibility to the underside of your ride. All required installation hardware is included in the package, including an ECS skid plate tool kit.

The belly pan fitted to the VW MKIV Jetta GLI covers components that are critical to the vehicle's safe operation. Installed as a cost-cutting measure, the plastic part only truly excels at catching oil dripping from the engine. ECS has assembled a Steel Skid Plate Kit that uses a 1.35mm thick MTC skid plate, bringing some engineering sensibility to the underside of your ride. All required installation hardware is included in the package, including an ECS skid plate tool kit.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is that there is a clunking sound from wheel wells while driving.

Clean body work on a classic Euro is the sign of a dedicated enthusiast. Black body accessories have a tendency to fade to grey over time, and eventually restoration products and procedures fail to yield further results. ECS offers a replacement front Valance for your MKIV Jetta VR6. The part is original manufacturer equipment, guaranteeing fitment, style, and durability.

Clean body work on a classic Euro is the sign of a dedicated enthusiast. Black body accessories have a tendency to fade to grey over time, and eventually restoration products and procedures fail to yield further results. ECS offers a replacement front Valance for your MKIV Jetta 2.0L. The part is original manufacturer equipment, guaranteeing fitment, style, and durability.

Clean body work on a classic Euro is the sign of a dedicated enthusiast. Black body accessories have a tendency to fade to grey over time, and eventually restoration products and procedures fail to yield further results. ECS offers a replacement front Valance for your MKIV Jetta 1.8T. The part is original manufacturer equipment, guaranteeing fitment, style, and durability.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on VAG engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. A small amount of RTV silicone is not included, but recommended in several transitional areas of the cylinder head valve cover rail.

Your OEM plastic hood pull release was an unfortunate design that could break at any moment and usually at the worst possible time. A broken hood pull will leave your hood shut in the secondary position, making it frustrating to try and get open. Replace your fragile plastic hood pull release with an attractive, durable, billet aluminum hood pull from ECS Tuning. Far stronger than the factory piece, the black anodized ECS hood pull will outlast any factory comparison.

Your OEM plastic hood pull release was an unfortunate design that could break at any moment and usually at the worst possible time. A broken hood pull will leave your hood shut in the secondary position, making it frustrating to try and get open. Replace your fragile plastic hood pull release with an attractive, durable, billet aluminum hood pull from ECS Tuning. Far stronger than the factory piece, the black anodized ECS hood pull will outlast any factory comparison.

The N249 solenoid valve, located in the vacuum system, allows the diverter valve to open when commanded by the PCM. When this valve fails it can cause issues such as engine surging, low boost pressures and may be accompanied with a check engine light. Both Pierburg and genuine OEM MKIV Jetta GLI N249 Diverter Valve Control Solenoids are available from ECS - eliminate unnecessary pressure loss and check engine lights with this simple replacement part.

The N249 solenoid valve, located in the vacuum system, allows the diverter valve to open when commanded by the PCM. When this valve fails it can cause issues such as engine surging, low boost pressures and may be accompanied with a check engine light. Both Pierburg and genuine OEM MKIV Jetta 1.8T N249 Diverter Valve Control Solenoids are available from ECS - eliminate unnecessary pressure loss and check engine lights with this simple replacement part.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

ECS Tuning has a time-honored tradition of packaging premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. Our extensive line of MKIV 2.0 Timing Belt Kits continues that tradition, selling you only what you need in packaged kit form. The range is impressive, from base timing belt with tensioner to our Ultimate Plus Kits with underdrive or lightweight crank pulleys. Your choices are too numerous to list here. Why not browse our listings and get ready for your next timing belt service now. Most ship free.

A commonly damaged part on your 1.8T. Keep dirt and other debris from your engine oil by replacing your engine oil dipstick tube and safely check your engine oil level. Better still, replace your funnel now, before it breaks. It's just a matter of time.

Complete kit includes revised style temperature sensor with new o-ring. Easy to install. Resolves running issues for many owners who are still using the original black sensor which had a high failure rate. How do you know if your coolant temperature sensor is broken? If the sensor is bad, it should trigger a trouble code and the check engine light will illuminate. Yet, if it doesn't light up, check your vehicle's fuel consumption, as well as your tailpipe, as black smoke might start appearing.

Complete kit includes revised style temperature sensor with new o-ring. Easy to install. Resolves running issues for many owners who are still using the original black sensor which had a high failure rate. How do you know if your coolant temperature sensor is broken? If the sensor is bad, it should trigger a trouble code and the check engine light will illuminate. Yet, if it doesn't light up, check your vehicle's fuel consumption, as well as your tailpipe, as black smoke might start appearing.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. ECS carries a wide array of cabin filters for your MKIV.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. ECS carries a wide array of cabin filters for your MKIV.

If the features that you expect on your vehicle such as window roll down, central locking, and alarm are not functioning as they should and you have checked everything else, it's time to replace the door latch. If your door lights don't come on when the door is opened, or the interior lights don't go off after the door is shut, you probably need one of these. Microswitches within the latch assembly control window roll down and central locking and can often fail. The Genuine Volkswagen Door Latch is exactly what you need to restore the functions you have become accustomed to.

If the features that you expect on your vehicle such as window roll down, central locking, and alarm are not functioning as they should and you have checked everything else, it's time to replace the door latch. If your door lights don't come on when the door is opened, or the interior lights don't go off after the door is shut, you probably need one of these. Microswitches within the latch assembly control window roll down and central locking and can often fail. The Genuine Volkswagen Door Latch is exactly what you need to restore the functions you have become accustomed to.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

If the features that you expect on your vehicle such as window roll down, central locking, and alarm are not functioning as they should, and you have checked everything else, it's time to replace the door latch. If your door lights don't come on when the door is opened, or the interior lights don't go off after the door is shut, you probably need one of these. Microswitches within the latch assembly control window roll down and central locking and can often fail. A new door latch is exactly what you need to restore the functions you have become accustomed to.