How to test a VCT Solenoid?
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How to test a VCT Solenoid?
2004 f150 4x4 lariat 5.4L 65k
Got my bank 1(passenger side) solenoid out. Cleaned with carb cleaner, wd40'd, carb cleaner, wd40'd ... seems clean now, it was dirty and sludgy looking before.
Now how do i test it?
I know these aren't under constant voltage, and that they are pulsed. I read constant voltage for too long can fry them.
To test, Do i just use my vehicle's battery power and quickly/briefly make a connection to the 2 connector on the vct? Or does it use some other regulated voltage from the vehicle ..... i don't wanna fry a 150 dollar part for nothing after all?
So how do i test this thing?
Got my bank 1(passenger side) solenoid out. Cleaned with carb cleaner, wd40'd, carb cleaner, wd40'd ... seems clean now, it was dirty and sludgy looking before.
Now how do i test it?
I know these aren't under constant voltage, and that they are pulsed. I read constant voltage for too long can fry them.
To test, Do i just use my vehicle's battery power and quickly/briefly make a connection to the 2 connector on the vct? Or does it use some other regulated voltage from the vehicle ..... i don't wanna fry a 150 dollar part for nothing after all?
So how do i test this thing?
Last edited by SSDconvert; 03-24-2012 at 02:23 AM.
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much appreciated info.
thanks for the tip