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Oil Control Solenoid: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check that the intake oil control solenoid has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
  2. Measure the resistance between the intake oil control solenoid terminals.
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Intake Oil Control Solenoid Terminals 1 And 2
    G08315385Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Standard
    1 and 2 7.25±0.4 Ω (when 20°C (68°F))