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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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is it easy to do?is brake cleaner ok?i had a fault code 44 come up and was told the 3 port maybe needed cleaning.the car misses on boost.has anyone else had anything similar happen?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Mines been doing something bizarre too on my 03 wrx with 3 port and TD04. I was told it could be an actuator arm problem. With all the cold weather and damp it could be sticking so I liberally sprayed WD40 on the hinge. Seems to have helped but I maybe in the same boat that my 3 ports needs a clean.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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The search button works well for me!


https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...-solenoid.html
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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WoW so easy, I might have a go tomorrow, cant hurt surely ?

However where am I spraying the brake cleaner , in the hose or the solenoid, sorry if that sounds a daft question but not had to do this before

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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thanks for that mate.i tried to do a search but couldnt find any cleaning 3 port threads
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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You can start by spraying the brake cleaner in the top of the solenoid, then the middle port. If you have left the bottom port unconnectedyou should see the fluid running out of here. You can then spray it down each individual hose.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...-solenoid.html
the green plugs are found in the drivers foot well just under the dash
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by b13bat
The search button works well for me!


https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...-solenoid.html
^^^^^Errrrr, post#3

Did you not read the thread before posting????


Originally Posted by lomas the great
https://www.scoobynet.com/technical-...-solenoid.html
the green plugs are found in the drivers foot well just under the dash
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