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Wastegate Solenoid (Turbo Only)

  1. Disconnect small air tube from air hose. See Fig 1 . Disconnect solenoid connector. Blow air though air tube, ensure air does not flow. If not okay, replace turbo and solenoid as an assembly.
  2. Apply 12 volts to one side of solenoid and ground the other. Blow air through air tube, ensure air does flow. If not, replace turbo and solenoid as an assembly.
Fig 1: Wastegate Solenoid (Turbo Only)
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