2002 a4 1.8t Quattro 95K started missing really bad few minutes ago, restarted and same thing. Check engine light is flashing any suggestions? Didn't read the code yet but I read that coils go bad is this true, how can I test them out.

 

check ur coilpacks its a common things for our cars
the thing is which coilpack, get it scanned and find out

 

got it, missfires on cylinder 1 and 3 moved the coils packs to a different cylinder and the problem followed, I need to get 2 new coils.

 

i would get all 4. cheap insurance

 

i wouldnt casue they are known to randomly fail so ride em until they die

 

If you are planning on keeping the car I would replace all 4 coils plus put 4 new spark plugs, but if not just replace the faulty one and you'll be good for a while

 

definitely sounds like a coil.....same thing happened to me yesterday........

 

i personally would spend an extra 40 and get the extra 2.
keep your two stock ones in your trunk... in case they "randomly" go out....which they do. thats my 2 cents

 

I replaced all 4 I just got the car and I'm going to keep it for a while. The guy at the parts store can't keep those coils on the shelf especially after a rainy day. Thanx for all the help and advice it made it easier.