Beck/Arnley 178-8479 direct ignition coil for the 2009-2012 Porsche 911 H6 3.6L, the 2009-2019 911 H6 3.8L, the 2011 911 H6 4.0L, the 2012-2016 911 H6 3.4L, the 2016-2019 911 H6 4.0L and other vehicles turns battery voltage into the high-voltage spark that fires a spark plug.
- Primary and secondary windings made from copper
- Made from materials chosen to withstand high temperatures
- Ready to install straight out of the box
Quick facts
- Part: Beck/Arnley 178-8479 direct ignition coil
- Fits: the 2009-2012 Porsche 911 H6 3.6L, the 2009-2019 911 H6 3.8L, the 2011 911 H6 4.0L, the 2012-2016 911 H6 3.4L, the 2016-2019 911 H6 4.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A failing coil can show up as a misfire, a rough idle or a lit check engine light. Spark plugs, wiring, connectors or fuel injectors can be behind the same signs, so find the cause before you buy a coil.
Fits
Besides the 911, it fits the 2009-2012 Porsche Cayman H6 2.9L or 3.4L and the 2009-2012 Porsche Boxster H6 2.9L, the 2009-2016 Boxster H6 3.4L, the 2013-2016 Boxster H6 2.7L and the 2016 Boxster H6 3.8L. It matches OE form, fit and function. This listing is one coil, and the 2009-2012 Porsche 911 H6 3.6L takes six.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 6
- Engines: H6-2.7L, H6-2.9L, H6-3.4L, H6-3.6L, H6-3.8L, H6-4.0L
- Primary and secondary windings: copper
- Condition: New
Interchange: 9A160210401 · 9A160210402 · 9A160210404 · 9A160210405 · 9A160210406 · 9A160210407 · UF641
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
9A160210401, 9A160210402, 9A160210404, 9A160210405, 9A160210406, 9A160210407, UF641
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Beck/Arnley 178-8479 direct ignition coil fit the 2009-2012 Porsche Boxster H6 2.9L?
Yes. Beck/Arnley 178-8479 fits the 2009-2012 Porsche Boxster H6 2.9L, and it is application specific rather than a universal coil.
Are the windings in this Beck/Arnley direct ignition coil made of copper?
Yes. Both the primary and the secondary windings in this direct ignition coil are made from copper.
Does UF641 interchange with the Beck/Arnley 178-8479 coil?
Yes. UF641 is one of the other-brand and OE numbers that Beck/Arnley 178-8479 replaces. The rest of the cross-reference numbers are on the Interchange line at the bottom of the page.
Is the 178-8479 coil ready to install out of the box?
Yes. It is made to go straight onto the vehicle out of the box, which keeps installation easy.
What can a failing direct ignition coil feel like while driving?
Hesitation under load, a misfire or a flashing check engine light can point to a coil problem. A shop can read the stored misfire codes to see which cylinder is affected.
