Whats The Chance?!

[DECIM8]

Hey guys

Some knob - i.e G.A Garage sent me a Blitz SBC 3 BoostController which was totally fried... Im thinking the solanoid could be fried as well!!!

Anyone know if any power is sent to it to do such a thing? or most if not all the power was sent to the screen??

Im able to get a screen and new controller for a decent price still to hold me even I guess.. Was wondering if its worth it concidering the solanoid could be rooted.

I know its quite a general question but someone who knows how they work might be able to help .. if its all mechanic and no electrical movements involved it still may be ok.

If I could, how would I check?

[axe s]

power is sent to the solanoid (its an electro-magnetic coil) when it gets power the magnet is active and opens the valve... (it could be rooted and u should be able to replace it if u know what to get)

[DECIM8]

great ... guess ill have to meet up with the guy n see if it works or not .. will the soli make any sound when its functional? or will i be able to blow straight through it? anything I could do to make sure its functional .. i suppose a multimeter would help but dont want to crack it open

[QWK32]

easy way to test the coil is to just power up the two coil wires one pos and one neg. if you here it click then it has switched. to further test this you could then blow through the line in hole and see if you get air through when it is on and none through when it is off.

[QWK32]

it may buzz a little but being a new solenoid i doubt it.

[DECIM8]

well i guess ill give it a go .. thanks guys .. wont buy anything electrical off the forums again ... dodgy shit

[axe s]

u should be able to check with a M-Meter,

u should be able to disconnect the coil from the actuator... then power it up and put something metal in the middle of the coil,

When it's activating you should be able to feel it through the peice of metal (a small screw driver would be ideal)

[DECIM8]

Just an update.. the Main controller was rooted however the screen and solanoid was fine .. so now ive got myself a ebc .. setting it is a hell of a pain tho .. I cant breach 9.2 psi