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Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve: Inspection

  1. Check that the wastegate control solenoid valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
  2. Check the resistance between the wastegate control solenoid valve terminals.
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Terminals
    G08538809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 28 ±2 Ω (20 °C (68 °F))
  3. Check that air does not come out from (B) when air is blown into (A).
    Fig 2: Checking Air Doesn't Flow Through Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Port B
    G08538810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. With terminal No. 1 connected to the battery positive terminal and terminal No. 2 to the battery ground terminal, check that air comes out from (B) when air is blown into (A).
    Fig 3: Checking Air Flow Through Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Port B
    G08538811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.