Gizzmo Ms-ibc Boost Controller

[roy33]

hey guys, got myself one of these gizzmo ms-ibc boost controllers for my 33 but can't get it to boost! have wired it up correctly but no matter what i set the duty cycle to, the boost remains the stock 5psi, makes me think theres problem with the solenoid not closing and it's just the stock wastegate opening up when i hit 5psi, have tried most things, but can't get around it, does anyone know how i can check the solenoid operation?

also when i recieved it, the remote button that came with it wouldn't work and was wired incorrectly at the loom at the back of the controller, which i corrected and now the button works fine, makes me think the solenoid may be wired wrong also, does anyone have a picture of the solenoid loom that plugs in the back of the controller? and also where have people installed these, thinking bout putting it in the ashtray, if i can get it to boost! looks like a fantastic and easy to use unit, but i'm getting frustrated! any help is greatly appreciated.

[green 33]

You can check the solenoid by simply putting power and earth to it, it should start clicking away like mad, i have seen this problem before and ended up being the processor, gizzmo were extremely helpfull and replaced the unit

So just double check your wiring (espeacially at the back of the processor)

Check that when there is power to the solenoid it does in fact cycle (click like mad)

And if still when you got to set higher boost you do not hear the solenioid cycle, the problem will be with the processor, return to place of purchase or contact gizzmo direct.

[roy33]

just hooked up 12v to the solenoid, no clicking at all, so am i right in saying the solenoid is stuffed?

[roy33]

just hooked up a syringe to the back of the unit, and still couldn't hear the solenoid activating, the processor was showing 29psi.

[green 33]

Yeah sounds like the solenoid is the problem.