Boost Control Solenoid - How to Test (Incl Important Restrictor Pill INFO)

How to Test a Boost Control Solenoid on a Subaru (2007 - 2017). There is also important info concerning the restrictor pill location and the right way it must be installed.

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[MikMichael]

What everyone else said! Other tutorials 10 minutes of "blah blah blah blah". You have just saved me $45.00 bucks Sir! (-: Clear, concise, completley understandable, and I did it on my kitchen table. 1999 Super Duty 7.3 Powerstroke. Major Thanks again!!

[bharatg]

Clear straightforward video. Very helpful. Thank you ❤

[dagdernit]

Thank you for this valuable information. I was able to check/clean the same style solenoid on my wife's vehicle. It felt as though it was chugging when going uphill and now it is running like a world champ! Thanks again!

[xRusTyy]

You’re an absolute legend! After a month of diagnosing and taking it into the mechanics with no success, this finally fixed my low boost issue, cheers mate

[mondushi]

Yes, this is a good explanation on how to test the booster solenoid.

Thank you

[shabanb]

Such a good explain in short time I think this is the best video in YouTube. Thank you man thank you very much peace love, and understanding.❤❤

[vidvidbiker]

Thank you making this video - at long last I think I can check what is
wrong with my car!!

[kpfalconi]

Accurate, clear and concise explanation. Thank you!

[stephanebucari]

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[bradleymcdonald]

Nice and good explanation very shortly. Thank you for that.

[yneshAshanti]

Thanks! Excellent video, quick and straight to the point.

[jamessgte]

Valuable video! I was able to diagnose by boost issues. Thanks

[camsarcamo]

Thanks for this so that i can decide whether to buy new one or not.

[sunshinecommunication]

I want to know that when giving power supply to the solenoid, and the solenoid is giving the sound, will it work even though when the sound is coming

[dinhvanpham]

I checked my Booster Pressure solenoid measuring the ohm and it shows only 14 Ohm. On the 28.09.2023 suddenly I loose power and drive train messages keeping coming. I have no doubt my booster has fault and I have to order a new one. Thank you for your video guide me to check the faulty component.

[ymouse]

Great info... very clear ...good job..thanks

[thegoat]

Nice video my problem is my ford galaxy TDCi drives fine except when I go up this 1 Hill and I lose boost the car still drives but no boost I get p2263 code which clears with engine off and back on drives fine after that I've checked all the vacuum lines for breaks can't find any, do you think the turbo boost solenoid is failing under sustained pressure .would appreciate your advice .thanks

[Wdmn]

How does your compressor have such precise controls

[BobbyNikolov]

hi i have audi a6 2.0 tdi 2008 i checked my old one bloving air from A to B air going all the time i ordered 2 new ones and still the same problem do you think they are faulty?
please help

[dinhvanpham]

Thank you for a greate video. What is the hose size? According to your t-connector, left go to the actuator, right go to the vacuum with restrictor pill location, down go to the Wastegate solenoid valve. Should it always be a restrictor pill on the vacuum hose? What happen if the estrictor pill is not there? I have problem with low boost. Lately i have got error 299100 Pressure conveter, turbine flap, activation open circuit. Is this related to the boost control solenoid? Another error is drive train if the i accelerate to 2000 rpm or more. I use Autophix car scanner tool made for BMW and MINI. Checking the charging datastream booster pressure solenoid show only 20 percent. In normal condition it show between 96-100 percent. Help!