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Volvo XC90 Ignition Coil

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Replace a weak ignition coil before misfires, rough starts, or poor acceleration turn into bigger engine trouble. Find coils for everyday repair and maintenance.

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Spectra Premium C-780 Ignition CoilSpectra Premium C-780 Ignition Coil
Spectra PremiumPart # C-780
Spectra Premium C-780 Ignition Coil
52 Reviews
$57.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2004-2004 Volvo S40, 2004-2004 Volvo S40, 2004-2005 Volvo S60, 2004-2006 Volvo V70, 2005-2005 Volvo S60, 2005-2006 Volvo V70, 2005-2011 Volvo V50, 2005-2012 Volvo S40, 2006-2009 Volvo S60, 2006-2013 Volvo C70, 2007-2007 Volvo V70, 2007-2007 Volvo XC70, 2007-2013 Volvo C30, 2011-2014 Volvo XC90, 2012-2016 Volvo S60, 2015-2016 Volvo V60, 2015-2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2015-2016 Volvo XC60, 2016-2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country, 2016-2016 Volvo XC70
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
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Item LocatedUnited States
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C-780, CUF517, UF517T, UF517, 8677837, 30713417, 9212191, 230110, 
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Spectra Premium C-815 Ignition Coil
Spectra PremiumPart # C-815
Spectra Premium C-815 Ignition Coil
52 Reviews
$62.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2, 2007-2010 Volvo S80, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2008-2010 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2012 Volvo XC60, 2011-2011 Volvo S60, 2011-2014 Volvo S80, 2012-2015 Volvo S60, 2012-2016 Volvo S60, 2013-2015 Volvo XC60, 2013-2016 Volvo XC60, 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2016 Volvo V60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
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C-815, CUF2431, UF594, UF594T, 30684245, 230175, LR002954, E1094P, 
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Spectra Premium C-656 Ignition Coil
Spectra PremiumPart # C-656
Spectra Premium C-656 Ignition Coil
52 Reviews
$60.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1999-1999 Volvo C70, 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-2003 Volvo V70, 1999-2006 Volvo S80, 2000-2005 Volvo C70, 2001-2003 Volvo S60, 2003-2004 Volvo XC90, 2003-2006 Volvo XC70, 2004-2004 Volvo S60, 2004-2004 Volvo S60, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2005 Volvo S60, 2004-2006 Volvo V70, 2005-2005 Volvo S60, 2005-2005 Volvo XC90, 2005-2006 Volvo XC90, 2007-2007 Volvo V70
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
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C-656, CUF341, UF341, UF341T, 50134, 9125601, 30713416, 9212021, 
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item #1000Z26S
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Walker Products 921-92257 Ignition Coil
Walker ProductsPart # 921-92257
Walker Products 921-92257 Ignition Coil
4.226 Reviews
$53.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2, 2007-2010 Volvo S80, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2008-2010 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2011 Volvo XC60, 2011-2011 Volvo S80, 2011-2016 Volvo S60, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2012-2015 Volvo XC60, 2012-2016 Volvo XC60, 2014-2014 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2016 Volvo V60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
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921-92257
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Walker Products 921-2255 Ignition Coil
Walker ProductsPart # 921-2255
Walker Products 921-2255 Ignition Coil
4.226 Reviews
$54.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2005-2011 Volvo XC90, 2007-2010 Volvo S80
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
921-2255, 5C1779, 48745, COP394, GN10677, UF574, E1074, 178-8348, 
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item #1001L533
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Walker Products 921-2257 Ignition Coil
Walker ProductsPart # 921-2257
Walker Products 921-2257 Ignition Coil
4.226 Reviews
$45.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2, 2007-2010 Volvo S80, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2008-2010 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2011 Volvo XC60, 2011-2011 Volvo S80, 2011-2016 Volvo S60, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2012-2015 Volvo XC60, 2012-2016 Volvo XC60, 2014-2014 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2015 Volvo XC70, 2015-2016 Volvo V60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
921-2257, CUF2431, 48733, GN10558, 12431, C815, C-815, 133892, 
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item #1001L1K6
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Spectra Premium C-943 Ignition Coil
Spectra PremiumPart # C-943
Spectra Premium C-943 Ignition Coil
52 Reviews
$66.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2012-2013 Volvo S60, 2014-2014 Volvo S60, 2014-2016 Volvo XC60, 2014-2016 Volvo XC60, 2014-2016 Volvo XC60, 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2016 Volvo S60, 2015-2016 Volvo V60, 2015-2016 Volvo XC60, 2015-2016 Volvo XC70, 2016-2016 Volvo S80, 2016-2016 Volvo XC60, 2016-2016 Volvo XC60, 2016-2021 Volvo XC90, 2017-2018 Volvo S60 Cross Country, 2017-2021 Volvo S60, 2017-2021 Volvo S90, 2017-2021 Volvo V60, 2017-2021 Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2017-2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
C-943, U5397, UF756, 194007, CE233, 3312467757248634, 3312467757248633, GN10907, 
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item #1000Z3CG
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Walker Products 921-2021 Ignition Coil
Walker ProductsPart # 921-2021
Walker Products 921-2021 Ignition Coil
4.226 Reviews
$39.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-2001 Volvo S80, 1999-2003 Volvo V70, 1999-2004 Volvo C70, 1999-2005 Volvo S80, 2000-2001 Volvo S80, 2001-2004 Volvo S60, 2001-2004 Volvo S60, 2003-2003 Volvo S60, 2003-2005 Volvo XC90, 2003-2006 Volvo XC90, 2003-2007 Volvo XC70, 2004-2004 Volvo S60, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2006 Volvo S80, 2005-2005 Volvo S60, 2005-2005 Volvo V70, 2005-2006 Volvo S60, 2006-2006 Volvo V70
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
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921-2021, 50134, IC-1400, GN10334, 2T4, 12799, C656, C-656, 
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ÜRO Parts 30713416 Ignition Coil
ÜRO PartsPart # 30713416
ÜRO Parts 30713416 Ignition Coil
4.629 Reviews
$46.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-2003 Volvo V70, 1999-2004 Volvo C70, 1999-2006 Volvo S80, 2001-2003 Volvo S60, 2003-2004 Volvo XC90, 2003-2007 Volvo XC70, 2004-2004 Volvo S60, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2004 Volvo V70, 2004-2005 Volvo S60, 2004-2007 Volvo S60, 2004-2007 Volvo V70, 2004-2007 Volvo V70, 2005-2005 Volvo S60, 2005-2005 Volvo XC90, 2005-2006 Volvo XC90
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
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30713416, 32500533, 30713416, 9125601, 178-8333, GN10334, C-656, UF-341, 
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item #1000ZKYK
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Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9333
DensoPart # 673-9333
Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9333
4.523 Reviews
$70.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2007-2014 Volvo S80, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2008-2009 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2010 Volvo XC60, 2010-2011 Volvo S80, 2011-2011 Volvo S60, 2011-2011 Volvo XC60, 2011-2012 Volvo XC60, 2011-2012 Volvo XC60, 2011-2015 Volvo XC60, 2012-2013 Volvo S60, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2013-2013 Volvo XC60, 2014-2014 Volvo S60, 2014-2015 Volvo S60, 2014-2015 Volvo S80, 2014-2015 Volvo XC60, 2014-2015 Volvo XC60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack
Part interchange
673-9333, 48733, U5149, 30684245-0, GN10558, UF594, E1094
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Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9200
DensoPart # 673-9200
Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9200
4.523 Reviews
$68.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-2001 Volvo S80, 1999-2004 Volvo C70, 1999-2004 Volvo C70, 1999-2007 Volvo V70, 2001-2004 Volvo S60, 2001-2005 Volvo S60, 2002-2003 Volvo S80, 2003-2003 Volvo XC70, 2003-2004 Volvo S60, 2003-2004 Volvo XC90, 2004-2004 Volvo XC70, 2004-2005 Volvo S80, 2005-2005 Volvo XC90, 2005-2006 Volvo XC90, 2006-2006 Volvo S80
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack
Part interchange
673-9200, C-656, IC471, U5033, 178-8333, 0 221 604 008, 0 221 504 464, 30713416-0, 
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Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9203
DensoPart # 673-9203
Direct Ignition Coil - Denso 673-9203
4.523 Reviews
$84.99
Quantity Less than 5
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo V60, 2015-2016 Volvo S60, 2015-2016 Volvo XC60, 2015-2016 Volvo XC70, 2016-2016 Volvo S80, 2016-2016 Volvo V60, 2016-2016 Volvo V60, 2016-2016 Volvo V60, 2016-2016 Volvo V60, 2016-2016 Volvo V60, 2016-2022 Volvo XC90, 2017-2018 Volvo S60 Cross Country, 2017-2021 Volvo V90 Cross Country, 2017-2022 Volvo S60, 2017-2022 Volvo V60, 2017-2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2017-2022 Volvo XC60, 2018-2022 Volvo S90, 2019-2020 Volvo XC40
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack
Part interchange
673-9203, U5397, 49180, 31358940-0, UF756, GN10907
item #1002HEDR
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6 pc Ignition Coil for 2006-2014 Volvo XC90 | Aisin ESCAZ-00473
AisinPart # ESCAZ-00473
6 pc Ignition Coil for 2006-2014 Volvo XC90 | Aisin ESCAZ-00473
4.6550 Reviews
$153.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volvo XC90: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity6
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
306842450, LR002954
ConditionNew
item #1018A55K
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5 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | 4-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0010
A-Premium®Part # IC0010
5 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | 4-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0010
4.6550 Reviews
$69.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volvo XC90: 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1012PPVR
Note
【Note-1】For 2004 Volvo S60 L5 2.5L fits 2.5T, 2.5T AWD Model Only.
【Note-2】For 2005 Volvo S60 L5 2.4L fits Naturally Aspirated Only, Not Turbocharged.
【Note-3】For 2004-2006 Volvo V70 fits 2.5T Model Only.
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Beck/Arnley 178-8516 Direct Ignition Coil
Beck/ArnleyPart # 178-8516
Beck/Arnley 178-8516 Direct Ignition Coil
4.434 Reviews
$75.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2, 2007-2014 Volvo S80, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2008-2009 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2010 Volvo XC60, 2010-2011 Volvo S80, 2011-2011 Volvo S60, 2011-2011 Volvo XC60, 2011-2012 Volvo XC60, 2011-2012 Volvo XC60, 2011-2015 Volvo XC60, 2012-2013 Volvo S60, 2012-2013 Volvo S80, 2013-2013 Volvo XC60, 2014-2014 Volvo S60, 2014-2015 Volvo S60, 2014-2015 Volvo S80, 2014-2015 Volvo XC60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
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178-8516
item #1000X0Q0
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ÜRO Parts LR002954 Ignition Coil
ÜRO PartsPart # LR002954
ÜRO Parts LR002954 Ignition Coil
4.629 Reviews
$38.99
Quantity Less than 5
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2, 2007-2010 Volvo S80, 2007-2011 Volvo XC90, 2008-2009 Volvo S80, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, 2008-2014 Volvo XC70, 2010-2010 Volvo S80, 2010-2014 Volvo XC60, 2011-2011 Volvo S60, 2011-2014 Volvo S80, 2012-2013 Volvo S60, 2012-2014 Volvo XC90, 2014-2014 Volvo S60, 2014-2015 Volvo S60, 2015-2015 Volvo S60, 2015-2015 Volvo S60, 2015-2015 Volvo S80, 2015-2015 Volvo XC60, 2015-2015 Volvo XC60, 2015-2015 Volvo XC60
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
LR002954, 6G9N12A366, LR002954, 30684245, 306842450, 1788516, GN10558, IGC3892, 
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item #1000ZHSV
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Beck/Arnley 178-8348 Direct Ignition Coil
Beck/ArnleyPart # 178-8348
Beck/Arnley 178-8348 Direct Ignition Coil
4.434 Reviews
$130.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2005-2011 Volvo XC90, 2007-2010 Volvo S80
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
178-8348
item #1000WVL3
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1 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | 4-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0004
A-Premium®Part # IC0004
1 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | 4-Blade Terminal | A-Premium IC0004
4.6550 Reviews
$28.99
Quantity Less than 3
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volvo XC90: 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront Side
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1012QCTE
Note
【Note-1】For 2004 Volvo S60 L5 2.5L fits 2.5T, 2.5T AWD Model Only.
【Note-2】For 2005 Volvo S60 L5 2.4L fits Naturally Aspirated Only, Not Turbocharged.
【Note-3】For 2004-2006 Volvo V70 fits 2.5T Model Only.
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Beck/Arnley 178-8333 Direct Ignition Coil
Beck/ArnleyPart # 178-8333
Beck/Arnley 178-8333 Direct Ignition Coil
4.434 Reviews
$85.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1998-1998 Volvo V70, 1999-1999 Volvo V70, 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-2001 Volvo S80, 1999-2004 Volvo C70, 2000-2000 Volvo V70, 2000-2000 Volvo V70, 2001-2004 Volvo S60, 2001-2004 Volvo S60, 2001-2004 Volvo V70, 2002-2002 Volvo S80, 2003-2003 Volvo S80, 2003-2003 Volvo XC70, 2003-2004 Volvo XC90, 2003-2006 Volvo S60, 2004-2005 Volvo S80, 2004-2007 Volvo XC70, 2005-2005 Volvo S60, 2005-2005 Volvo V70, 2005-2005 Volvo V70
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity1
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
178-8333
item #1000WVQ6
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5 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | Aisin ESCVL-00712
AisinPart # ESCVL-00712
5 pc Ignition Coil for 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 | Aisin ESCVL-00712
4.6550 Reviews
$124.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volvo XC90: 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Vehicle: Volvo XC90
Quantity5
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
9125601, 91256010, 91256016
ConditionNew
item #1018A15Z
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Premium Automotive Ignition Coils | Restore Engine Power & Fuel Efficiency

Are you experiencing rough idling, engine misfires, or a sudden drop in fuel economy? It might be time for an ignition coil replacement. As a heart of your vehicle's ignition system, a reliable automotive ignition coil transforms your battery's low voltage into the thousands of volts required to create an electric spark in the spark plugs, keeping your engine running smoothly.

At A-Premium, we provide OE-matching car ignition coil solutions designed to eliminate misfires, restore lost horsepower, and ensure reliable cold starts in any weather condition.

Anatomy of an A-Premium engine ignition coil

Anatomy of an A-Premium Engine Ignition Coil

To understand what makes a high-performance engine ignition coil, let’s look inside its core engineering:

  1. Integrated Driving Circuit: Features a compact, smart-integrated electronic chip at the top of the coil to ensure precise ignition timing and robust thermal resistance.
  2. Superior Quality Components & Materials: Wrapped with high-grade copper wire and premium epoxy resin insulation to prevent voltage leaks and withstand extreme under-hood heat.
  3. Rigorously Tested & Inspected: 100% factory stress-tested against thermal shock and vibration to guarantee long-lasting durability.
  4. Diagonal Windings Technology: Eliminates heavy, sectioned bobbins through advanced space-saving diagonal winding, significantly reducing the overall size and weight while maximizing energy output.

Our Advantages: Built for Real-World Driving Scenarios

Our automotive ignition coil lineup is engineered to solve everyday driving pains:

  • The Daily Commute (Stop-and-Go Traffic): Misfires often happen when idling at red lights. Our coils deliver stable, continuous voltage output, eliminating rough idles and ensuring seamless acceleration.
  • Extreme Weather Performance: Cheap coils crack under freezing winter temperatures or intense summer engine heat. Our high-dielectric epoxy coatings prevent micro-cracks, ensuring your engine fires up instantly on the first crank.
  • Fuel & Emission Savings: A weak spark leads to unburnt fuel. Upgrading your worn car ignition coil ensures complete combustion, optimizing your MPG and helping you pass emissions tests effortlessly.

Smart Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Best Ignition Coil

Navigating the market for an engine ignition coil can be confusing. Here is what smart buyers look for to get the perfect match:

1. Matching by Vehicle Make & Fitment (The #1 Priority)

Ignition systems are highly sensitive. A generic coil will cause error codes. Most users search and filter by their vehicle’s specific Year, Make, and Model, such as Ford EcoBoost, Honda VTEC, or Toyota VVT-i systems. Always use our fitment selector at the top of the page to find the exact OEM specification for your car.

2. When to Buy an Ignition Coil & Spark Plug Kit? (The Smart Money Move)

Should you buy them together? 90% of mechanics recommend it.

  • The Reason: A worn, old spark plug has a wider gap, which forces the engine ignition coil to work twice as hard to bridge that gap. This extra workload overheats the coil and burns it out prematurely.
  • The Strategy: If your vehicle has crossed 80,000 miles and you are doing an ignition coil replacement, always buy a complete coil and spark plug kit. It saves you from tearing down the engine twice and protects your new investment.

Replacement Checklist: When to Replace vs. When to Keep

Not every engine hiccup requires a new coil. Use this quick checklist to decide your next move:

Time to Replace if:

  • You have a confirmed OBD-II trouble code between P0300 to P0308, indicating a specific cylinder misfire.
  • The plastic housing of the coil shows visible hairline cracks, melting, or burning.
  • Your vehicle has passed 100,000 miles, as ignition coils are wear items and generally degrade after this milestone.

Do NOT Replace Yet if:

  • Your car won't crank at all. This is usually a dead battery or starter motor issue, not the ignition coil.
  • You have a misfire code but haven't checked for oil leaks. Often, a leaking valve cover gasket floods the spark plug well with oil, causing a short circuit. Simply cleaning the oil and replacing the gasket might fix the issue without needing a new coil.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I replace just one faulty ignition coil, or should I replace them all at once?

If your vehicle has low mileage, replacing just the single failed car ignition coil is perfectly fine. However, if your car has over 80,000 miles, all the coils have experienced the same amount of heat and stress. When one fails, the others are usually close behind. Replacing the whole set at once ensures consistent engine balance and saves on future labor costs.

What are the most common symptoms of a failing engine ignition coil?

The most prominent signs include a flashing Check Engine Light, sudden engine shaking, especially at idle or under load, poor fuel economy, backfiring, and a noticeable hesitation or jerking when you step on the gas pedal.

How long does a typical automotive ignition coil last?

High-quality OEM-grade ignition coils are built to last between 80,000 to 100,000 miles. However, exposure to excessive engine vibration, oil leaks from a failing valve cover gasket, or neglected, worn-out spark plugs can drastically shorten their lifespan.

Will changing my ignition coils improve my gas mileage?

Yes. If your current coils are weak or failing, they create incomplete combustion in the cylinders, meaning your engine is literally throwing away unburnt fuel through the exhaust. Performing an ignition coil replacement restores 100% combustion efficiency, bringing your fuel economy back to factory-fresh levels.

Is it safe to drive with a misfiring ignition coil?

No, you should avoid it. Driving with a failed ignition coil means unburnt raw fuel is entering your exhaust system. This fuel will quickly ignite inside your catalytic converter, overheating it and melting its internal structure. A catalytic converter replacement is significantly more expensive than a simple ignition coil swap.