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Yes, it can work intermittently...
Posted by Robert Davis (more from Robert Davis) on Mon, 02 Oct 2000 18:59:15
In Reply to: bpc solenoid, STEPHEN GOODWIN, Sun, 01 Oct 2000 18:16:16
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...not work at all or pulsate on and off, 1 or 2 seconds between cycles. What you describe is a bad solenoid. First, if you can find a known good unit, borrow it and try it on your car. All 2.3L (late '90-'98) 9K BPC solenoids have the same part number.
If you can't swap, find a used parts dealer and buy one with a non-DOA guarantee or better. But first, make sure your wastegate diaphragm rod hasn't become disconnected. If it's off, you'll get these symptoms.
I have had 50% success (one out of two) with spraying some Liquid Wrench or other penetrant/lubricant in the vacuum ports, then sling out the excess. If you have a dead solenoid, this is worth a try. I had one revive and last for years this way, but a second on my present car revived for only a week at a time, eventually being replaced by a used unit.
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