Ok after months of meaning to do this (cars not been driven in the meantime) i\'ve finally checked an ecu fault code and its come back with code 43 which is meant to be solenoid valve for the wastegate control the car is completely modded in the engine compartment all work done in japan before i got it, I know this is a veage question but any ideas at what or where i would be looking at for?
ps The car drives absolute fine
I cant see any point in listing all the mods as i have got the fault code just i dont know what im supposed to be looking at? its running a medium single tub with all supporting mods and a hks f con piggy back ecu. any help and advice much appreciated as im all alone down here in cornwall! cheers rob
i have the solenoid if you need it.
i need to know what im looking for where would the solenoid be? when i find it how do i test it!
cheers rob
Hi Rob
Take a look at the colour coded vacuum rats nest diagram, and have a look through this thread here:
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40200
Should get you started. Hopefully it\'s just a faulty solenoid..
Good luck!
the solenoid in question is an easy one to check or replace first remove the strut brace if you have one, then remove/move the little black box on top of the engine it is held in place with 2 x 10mm bolts then the solenoid is visible (green with hoses attached) as it is attached to the plenum so luckily you dont need to remove the plenum. It is on the left hand side and it is actually attached to another solenoid as they come as a pair.
check the hoses that go to the them both and check the wiring that goes to them and that the connector is attached. to test the solenoid itself you will need to remove it via 2 x 10mm bolts and then test it with a mityvac or similar vacuum tester.
(as you can see i have had alot of boosting issues :rollin but ive fixed 5 cars now!)
if you need the two solenoids i have a pair that are tested.
hth,
Tharek
give me a call if you get stuck 07900 575 124
Nothing like reviving an old thread!i cant beleve i\'ve left the car this long! anyway i need to get this sorted so will be having a look tomorrow night,hopefully it will be the solinoid valve so if anyone has good ones then please let me know cheers rob
hi m4drx if rob does not need them i could do with them, posted up the other day asking if any body had any