Beck/Arnley 178-8435 direct ignition coil for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.6L and other vehicles turns battery voltage into the high-voltage spark a cylinder needs. It matches OE form, fit and function.
- Materials chosen to withstand high temperatures
- Primary and secondary windings made from copper
- Comes ready to go straight onto the vehicle for easy installation
- Application-specific design
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 178-8435 direct ignition coil
- Fits: 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.6L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A weak coil can show up as a misfire, a rough idle or a check engine light, though each of those has other possible causes. Before you replace the coil, rule out worn spark plugs and a damaged connector or wiring. The V6 engines it fits take one coil per cylinder, six in all, and this listing is a single coil.
Fits
This coil is listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and other models, including the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Traverse V6 3.6L and the 2012 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.6L. If your car isn't named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 6
- Package quantity: 1
Build and materials
- Windings: copper primary and secondary
- Condition: New
Interchange: DC515C · 5C1612 · E1069 · 12632479 · UF569 · 3340078J00 · 3340078J01 · 3340078J02 · 3340078J03 · C1555
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
DC515C, 5C1612, E1069, 12632479, UF569, 3340078J00, 3340078J01, 3340078J02, 3340078J03, C1555
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Beck/Arnley 178-8435 fit the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.6L?
Yes, Beck/Arnley 178-8435 is listed for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.6L and the 2010-2012 Chevrolet Traverse V6 3.6L. For a different car, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this Beck/Arnley direct ignition coil sold singly or as a full set?
This listing is one coil. The V6 engines it is listed for take one coil per cylinder, so six in total.
What are the windings made of in the Beck/Arnley 178-8435 coil?
The Beck/Arnley 178-8435 has copper primary and secondary windings, and it is made from materials chosen to withstand high temperatures.
How can I tell if a direct ignition coil is going bad?
A misfire, rough idle or check engine light can mean a weak coil. With the engine off and cool, you can look for cracks or a damaged connector; a shop can test the coil itself.
Is this ignition coil ready to install out of the box?
Yes, this coil comes ready to go straight onto the vehicle out of the box, and it is application specific.
