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Hi as title, I've spent a bit of time under the bonnet and after my last adventure my boost solenoid keeps clicking, even with just the ignition on. It wasn't doing this before so I am thinking its fubar! Am I correct? Why would it just start (I'm guessing jammed open throttle didn't help) any help appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

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Sorted, I think?

After buying a replacement N75 (not yet delivered) I was chatting to a fellow petrol head at work (Ford man, but can't hold that against him) he suggested an ECU reset as solenoid is ECU controlled and should only energise when told by it. Sound logic and it worked! The ECU must have got its knickers in a twist when I totally f*cked the throttle body!

Lessons learnt

1) like the quacks, if you assume it's bad news get a 2nd opinion

2) don't assume and save spending £100+ on unneeded parts

3) and I should know this being in IT, turn it off and on again!

Anyone need a genuine VW 034906283J (apparently the best one for the 1.8T) 3 port boost control solenoid? £55 delivered

Peace out.

Steve

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