Audi A3 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Premium Vehicle Solutions provides high-quality solutions for a wide range of applications. The Ignition Switch allows for reliable control of the vehicle’s electrical systems and engine start-up, enhancing convenience and ensuring consistent performance during operation. Engineered for maximum performance and durability, our products are built to excel in even the most demanding conditions, ensuring reliable operation and long-lasting value.

Product Features:

• Durable Construction: Designed with high-quality materials to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance in extreme temperatures, vibrations, and moisture exposure.
• Precision Engineering: Accurate sensing and switching capabilities provide reliable performance, reducing the risk of malfunctions and improving vehicle safety and efficiency.
• Easy Installation & Maintenance: Designed for quick installation and minimal upkeep, reducing downtime and repair costs for both manufacturers and consumers.
• Fit/Form/Function: Each vehicle electronic component is engineered to meet or surpass OEM standards, ensuring precise fit, optimal functionality, and reliable performance.

Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
• Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
• Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

Driveworks offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:

• Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
• Designed to meet OE performance
• As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
• As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need

Carquest ignition coils meet original equipment (OE) fit, form and function and are built to ensure reliable starting and performance. Carquest ignition coils are tested to ensure proper spark and perfect fit for each application. These ignition coils are an affordable repair choice to restore the vehicle¿s ignition system performance. Carquest ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
• Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
• Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
• Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

As the innovator and leader in stick coil technology DENSO has conducted superior testing and inspection processes to insure the highest quality ignition coil. Don’t be fooled by imitations – look for the DENSO name to be sure you’re getting the best.

Product Features:

• First Time Fit
• Built to DENSO Original Equipment Standards

The Iridium Power Spark Plug (IK22) is engineered for drivers seeking peak performance and efficiency. Featuring the world’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode at just 0.4mm, it delivers an enhanced spark for maximum combustion, resulting in superior horsepower and smoother starts. Its patented 360-degree laser welding assembly ensures unmatched durability, while the U-groove and taper-cut ground electrode optimize flame propagation for consistent performance. Built to withstand extreme conditions, this spark plug endures temperatures over 4000 Deg F and is coated with burnished nickel plating for exceptional corrosion resistance. Designed for a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars, it offers enhanced fuel efficiency and requires 5,000 fewer volts to fire compared to conventional plugs, reducing energy consumption. Whether under heavy loads or extreme conditions, this spark plug guarantees fewer misfires and reliable ignition, making it a smart, high-performance upgrade for your vehicle.

Product Features:

• World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
• Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000 degree Fahrenheit
• Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Iridium Power
• Superior Performance: Designed for maximum performance under extreme conditions, this spark plug delivers more horsepower, faster and easier starts, and fewer misfires under heavy loads.
• Enhanced Fuel Efficiency: The advanced iridium technology of the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug contributes to better fuel efficiency, making it an economical choice for your vehicle.
• Low Voltage Requirement: This spark plug requires 5,000 less volts to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, ensuring reliable ignition with lower energy consumption.

NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs are the best in class plug for todays modern vehicles. Patented Ruthenium technology offers the most advance tip technology and delivers the highest performance and life expectancy. Created from advanced OE technology as a high ignitability plug, Ruthenium HX spark plugs come with patented, specialized OEM DFE and PSPE tip designs. NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs provide a more complete fuel burn resulting in a quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts. Ruthenium center electrode provides industry leading durability.

Product Features:

• HIGH IGNITABILITY PROJECTED SQUARE PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN: Combines 0.6 millimeter ruthenium center with a unique cut-back PSPE ground electrode
• RUTHENIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: NGK’s patented ruthenium technology produces maximum performance, ignitability & durability at high temperatures
• PSPE DESIGN: Projected square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modern vehicles using OE PSPE type spark plugs or for those seeking an aftermarket plug with the latest OE technology
• Enhanced Fuel Burn: Provides a more complete fuel burn, resulting in quicker throttle response, smoother idle, and better cold starts.
• Industry-Leading Durability: Ruthenium center electrode ensures exceptional durability and longevity.

NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs are the best in class plug for todays modern vehicles. Patented Ruthenium technology offers the most advance tip technology and delivers the highest performance and life expectancy. Created from advanced OE technology as a high ignitability plug, Ruthenium HX spark plugs come with patented, specialized OEM DFE and PSPE tip designs. NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs provide a more complete fuel burn resulting in a quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts. Ruthenium center electrode provides industry leading durability.

Product Features:

• HIGH IGNITABILITY PROJECTED SQUARE PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN: Combines 0.6 millimeter ruthenium center with a unique cut-back PSPE ground electrode
• RUTHENIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: NGK’s patented ruthenium technology produces maximum performance, ignitability & durability at high temperatures
• PSPE DESIGN: Projected square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
• SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modern vehicles using OE PSPE type spark plugs or for those seeking an aftermarket plug with the latest OE technology
• Enhanced Fuel Burn: Provides a more complete fuel burn, resulting in quicker throttle response, smoother idle, and better cold starts.
• Industry-Leading Durability: Ruthenium center electrode ensures exceptional durability and longevity.

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Conventional Spark Plugs are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These Conventional Spark Plugs are designed for reliability and efficient performance, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. Their high-quality copper cores and outstanding suppression characteristics deliver reliable performance. They are also available for Marine applications. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:

• GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
• High-Quality Copper Core: Designed with high-quality copper cores for reliable performance and efficient operation.
• Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Features a nickel center electrode tip for enhanced durability and consistent performance.
• OE Replacement: These spark plugs are true OE parts, originally installed or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles.
• Outstanding Suppression Characteristics: Engineered to deliver outstanding suppression characteristics, ensuring smooth and efficient engine performance.
• Versatile Applications: Providing a high-quality replacement for a wide range of vehicles.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.

This ignition coil connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this ignition coil connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
• Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Direct Ignition Coil

Carquest Knock Sensors respond to a wide range of engine knock frequencies providing accurate engine condition to the ECM for optimal ignition timing. Highest quality piezoceramic element manufactured to tight tolerances for increased durability. All Carquest Knock Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• Precision piezoceramic element ensures accurate response to a wide range of engine vibrations
• Manufactured using the highest quality OEM materials to ensure optimal performance and rugged durability
• Designed to meet or exceed all OEM specifications in fit, form & function
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal cycling, vibration, drop among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Carquest Premium knock sensors are designed to perform in harsh engine environments and meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Carquest Premium knock sensors are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We utilize advanced technology to design sensors that are, in many cases, stronger than OE parts. Carquest Premium knock sensors undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability. Carquest Premium knock sensors are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Trivalent iridescent chromate plating prevents corrosion
• Silicone seals prevent moisture intrusion preventing false codes and sensor failure
• Wiring harnesses utilize high-temperature insulation when applicable
• Extensive design validation testing and 100% end-of-line tested
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

Carquest Knock Sensors respond to a wide range of engine knock frequencies providing accurate engine condition to the ECM for optimal ignition timing. Highest quality piezoceramic element manufactured to tight tolerances for increased durability. All Carquest Knock Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• Precision piezoceramic element ensures accurate response to a wide range of engine vibrations
• Manufactured using the highest quality OEM materials to ensure optimal performance and rugged durability
• Designed to meet or exceed all OEM specifications in fit, form & function
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal cycling, vibration, drop among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Carquest Premium spark plug boots are engineered to restore ignition boot reliability and performance. They are designed to meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications for fit, form and function. Our spark plug boots offer excellent heat resistance as well as maximum protection against spark loss. Carquest Premium spark plug boots are built with a durable silicone compound for resistance to high heat and abrasion, resulting in a longer-lasting ignition repair.

Product Features:

Product Features:
• OE design provides an exact fit for your application
• Provides excellent heat resistance as well as maximum protection against spark loss
• Durable silicone compound for resistance to high heat or abrasion
• Spring included with the spark plug boot
• Design for direct compatibility