97 FD selenoid into 96 FD?

michaelb · August 18, 2009, 06:45:15 PM

Hi All

I have a 96 FD. It has the all-in-one solenoid box. Does anyone know if the solenoid (the all-in-one box) form a 97 FD will fit into my car? Any mechanics?

Regards,
Michaelb

Jit · August 18, 2009, 07:01:11 PM

Yes it will fit. All series 7 (1996-1998) boxes are interchangeable

michaelb · August 18, 2009, 07:30:34 PM

Quote from: Jit;635568Yes it will fit. All series 7 (1996-1998) boxes are interchangeable

Many thanks for that

Is this something I could do my self with car tools? I am having problems getting the stuf fitted by the mechanic I use - he seems to be very busy..

Regards.
Michaelb

Jit · August 18, 2009, 09:21:20 PM

you could do it yourself. or if you want I can change it over for you if you can bring it to me

michaelb · August 19, 2009, 06:44:12 PM

Quote from: Jit;635605you could do it yourself. or if you want I can change it over for you if you can bring it to me

Many thanks for your offer

At this stage Kerim at Powergains is not 100% sure whether the box or the 2 solenoids next to the plenum packed up so I am trying to negotiate with the parts owner if I can first buy the 2 solenoids and he keeps the box for me for a week in case the 2 solenoids which control the boost will not fix the issue. I have basically lost boost from 0.8 to 0.4 bar but we could not find any boost leaks and the pressure seemed fine..

So that is the story but I might take you up on the offer, how much would you want for your troubles mate?

Regards,
Michaelb

Jit · August 19, 2009, 06:49:23 PM

hmm. In my limited experience, when my solenoid black box failed, it threw an error code on the ecu and thats how we tracked it down. Similar story though - boost went down to 0.3 bar and the car occasionally went into limp mode. Ive got a pair of boost solenoids from a 92-95 car that you can try if you like (iirc, they are the same as 96-. Its just the black box that is different).
I wouldnt want anything as its not a particularly time consuming job

michaelb · August 19, 2009, 07:03:21 PM

Quote from: Jit;635838hmm. In my limited experience, when my solenoid black box failed, it threw an error code on the ecu and thats how we tracked it down. Similar story though - boost went down to 0.3 bar and the car occasionally went into limp mode. Ive got a pair of boost solenoids from a 92-95 car that you can try if you like (iirc, they are the same as 96-. Its just the black box that is different).
I wouldnt want anything as its not a particularly time consuming job

That would be fantastic re the 2 solenoids, if mine packed up then I could buy then from you, shall I e-mail you my address and I cover the post or should I get to you and try them on with your help? How far are you from Crouch End N8 ? Are you in Tomorrow afternoon? Incidentally I have Apexi PFC so the error code would not show up I don\'t think...

Regards,
Michaelb

Jit · August 19, 2009, 07:10:45 PM

I cant post anything at the moment dude so you would have to swing by and grab them im afraid. Im in Harrow - HA3 which is about 11 miles according to google maps. Dunno if you still have my number 07595918063

And yes you wouldnt get a code because of the apexi.