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 Post subject: Testing solenoids
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:04 am 
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is there a way to test the solinoeds in a EL auto box without removing them
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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:22 pm 
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You can check them with a multimeter.
They should read around 20-30 ohm (can't remember off the top off my head)
The factory manual has the values.

All you need to do is remove the round plug at the auto, identify which pin is which solenoid, then check using the ohm setting on the multimeter.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:03 am 
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what about the s5 i got told it cant b tested or is the transmission place tryn make me get a new one
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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:47 am 
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S5 is a variable solenoid.
I don't know if it can be tested, probably not. At least not without special equipment.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:02 am 
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it would still have to have a range though
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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:08 am 
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I don't know and I don't have the service manual near me.

The EF-EL factory manual is available for download somewhere.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:47 am 
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yeah i got it on the laptop at home
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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:36 pm 
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They also have a habit of testing fine when cold, but when hot (full operating temp) that stop working.
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 Post subject: Re: Testing solenoids
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:41 pm 
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theyd have to be done when hot IMO becouse thats when the problem occurs
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