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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: JoeRadosavljevich on 09 January 2013, 11:12:40
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Hello knowledgeable people!
I have a question about a step motor on Idle control valve on an 2.0 16V ecotec engine. Is that thing an electro-magnetic or just a plain electric motor? Has anyone ever peeked inside of it?
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Its a solenoid, not a motor
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So, it still has a chance of working since it isn't showing any resistance on voltmeter... ?
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Apply 12V, if it moves, the solenoid is working.
More likely problem is with the air passages inside the valve section. See: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90586.0 (Reply #2).
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No, being a solenoid it should have a measurable resistance of probably around 10 ohms
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Apply 12V, if it moves, the solenoid is working.
I was about to do so but was waiting for an input from you great minds. :y
No, being a solenoid it should have a measurable resistance of probably around 10 ohms
I'll check for that again but the first time I did that it showed nothing, the needle on the meter didn't move at all.
I have already prepared my wallet for a new idle valve since my car doesn't have an idle at all. I just hope the local scrapyards will be gentle since they are so thirsty for money even for parts for such an old car like mine.
Oh well, I know you people must be tired of replying to ''idle problems'' questions around the forum so I hope I wasn't bothering you too much.
Thanks everyone, you're the best.
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Should be easy to get one as the X20XE engine is used in Astra's, Vectra`s the works
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You wouldn't believe but I am only in the beginning of the process of bringing this purple beauty back on its tyres...