Boost Solenoid

[fat-lad]

done the free boost mod about 3 months ago and took the stag for a drive last nite and couldnt hear the turbo spooling up like it normally does, so i hooked a boost gauge and its only boosting 4psi,(7psi with free boost mod tested about a month ago) my question is has the solenoid burnt out or something, is there any way to test it? can it be removed if it can can someone tell me how to do it? or do i just go and buy a boost controller (bleed valve) i dont want too much boost as ive heard storys of this thing having the ceramic turbine wheel and dont like too much boost - correct me if im wrong, its a series 1 stagea too

any answers or advice would be awsome from you tech guru's on here

[Stevodm]

my question is has the solenoid burnt out or something, is there any way to test it? can it be removed if it can can someone tell me how to do it?

You can test the solenoid a couple of ways.

1. Unplug the electrical connector and measure the coil (solenoid) with an ohmmeter. You should measure about 34ohms. If it is open, then the coil is buggered and if it is a dead short (0ohms), the coil is buggered. If the coil checks out then your grounding point may not have a good enough connection. You can also check for 12V on the car side of the connector with the ignition turned ON.

2. With the connector mated, turn your ignition to ON (don't start the car) and put your ear close to the solenoid. Now ground the black wire (the one you connected to the chassis/body during the initial mod) - remove the black wire from gound and repeat. You should here the solenoid clicking.

Hope this helps. Just ask if you need any further help

Edited April 23, 2009 by Stevodm