Cleaning boost control solenoid
11 November 2006, 10:08 AM
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Cleaning boost control solenoid
I know this has been done loads before on the standard one, but i have a different solenoid as it came with my boost controller, the thing is with the standard one i believe joining the plugs under steering wheel (reset procedure) gets the standard one opening and shutting, but does anyone know a way of getting my aftermarket one to?
14 November 2006, 10:34 AM
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I have an Apexi boost control solenoid fitted to go with my PFC. Can I simply connect 12V (or a voltage if lower than 12) across is to open it then spray carb cleaner through it to clean it?
14 November 2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gatecrasher3
I have an Apexi boost control solenoid fitted to go with my PFC. Can I simply connect 12V (or a voltage if lower than 12) across is to open it then spray carb cleaner through it to clean it?
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14 November 2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
is it playing up for you to think it need cleaning?
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14 November 2006, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gatecrasher3
Not sure. I occasionally have an issue on partial throttle where the boost is quite erratic rather than gradually building or staying constant. WOT is fine although it will sometimes boost slightly higher one time then slightly less another.
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14 November 2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
sounds more like possible dump valve problem.. what dump valve do you run?
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15 November 2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
Try the original or run it with the dump valve removed (block the hole) to check it is the problem.
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15 November 2006, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
Depends on the turbo.. TD05 are fine with no dump valve.
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15 November 2006, 03:45 PM
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no problems when I had a Td05 with no dump valve on my own car for 80k miles and many other people don't use a dump valve with a td05..
As long as the dump valve wasn't leaking when it was mapped then no it won't effect the map.
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As long as the dump valve wasn't leaking when it was mapped then no it won't effect the map.
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16 November 2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DARKDESTROYER9
ive got rid of my dump valve with a ihi vf28 5000 mile s and no probs yet
16 November 2006, 07:07 PM
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just standardish boost the car has got a full decat and 3inch turbo back system and front mount intercooler it ran 321 bhp on powerstations rollers a few weeks back its soon to be changed for a t35 garret turbo
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