Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 10:48 PM
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Default Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Hello,

i have AEM ems and a Greddy profec b2 controller.
I hooked a toggle switch that when it's "on" it's allowing the ems to control the Boost Solenoid. when it's "off" the Profec B controller controls the solenoid (hope i explained it right)

the problem is, that i've started with the OEM Greddy solenoid and it broke. by broke i mean it work, its clicking, but i do not have any control of the boost, not from the Profec and not from the ems.
i switched to MAC solenoid, same thing, it's working for like 3 months, and then broke.
hooked an AEM one, broke yesterday.

when i toggle it to the ems, it's clicking (loud) i thought that is wrong, but my friend has that setup for 4 years (only via EMS) and its clicking, and it's fine.

Someone can help ?

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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 01:52 AM
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks on the lines goin to the solenoid?
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 04:07 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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Have you checked for vacuum leaks on the lines goin to the solenoid?
Yes.
All good. Everytime i replace a solenoid it's good for a while and then it's back.

it's not the vacuum and not the WG.
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 12:29 PM
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Do you have the solenoid wired with an inline fuse
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 12:27 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Originally Posted by ls joker
Do you have the solenoid wired with an inline fuse
no. Why do i need a fuse?

The solenoid is working, but giving me FullBoost all the time.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 12:39 AM
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Check your vacuum routing if its clicking it should be functional. I never had any issues with my mac solenoid, make sure you keep it away from direct heat if they are truly braking after a few weeks this would be the prime suspect.

I have mine wired to my ignition near the fuse box which is fused to some other circuit, its never a good idea to have it directly wired without a fuse or give it power at all times you want the power to be supplied only while vehicle is running

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The solenoid is working, but giving me FullBoost all the time.
if its giving you full boost all the time then it is in fact not working as intended, double check your settings normally closed vs normally open
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 12:47 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Originally Posted by 2kdrift
Check your vacuum routing if its clicking it should be functional. I never had any issues with my mac solenoid, make sure you keep it away from direct heat if they are truly braking after a few weeks this would be the prime suspect.

I have mine wired to my ignition near the fuse box which is fused to some other circuit, its never a good idea to have it directly wired without a fuse or give it power at all times you want the power to be supplied only while vehicle is running



if its giving you full boost all the time then it is in fact not working as intended, double check your settings normally closed vs normally open
power is after switch in on.

Will check all the wirinig and vacuum again.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 02:45 AM
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Take the sintered filter off.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 04:11 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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Take the sintered filter off.
Why? Lol

Also all vacuum and wiring are good.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 04:13 AM
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Why? Lol

Also all vacuum and wiring are good.
Because it gets clogged with soot and will make solenoid act the fool. Has happened to me too. Havent run it for years.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 04:20 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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Because it gets clogged with soot and will make solenoid act the fool. Has happened to me too. Havent run it for years.
On my greddy & mac solenoid i didn't have it. In the current AEM i do.

I will remove it and will update.

P.s.
Anyone you guys may know ever try to hook up the greddy and ems like i did?
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 04:34 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Originally Posted by m0sad
P.s.
Anyone you guys may know ever try to hook up the greddy and ems like i did?
No. I'll be honest, you're the first to try it. We would only use one solenoid, and one interface. But I see why you would try to use both. It's because each system fails to do a few things needed that the other makes up for.

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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 04:38 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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No. I'll be honest, you're the first to try it. We would only use one solenoid.
Originally Posted by m0sad
Hello,

i have AEM ems and a Greddy profec b2 controller.
I hooked a toggle switch that when it's "on" it's allowing the ems to control the Boost Solenoid. when it's "off" the Profec B controller controls the solenoid (hope i explained it right)
If it's not understood from my original post, im using ONE solenoid.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 05:38 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Originally Posted by m0sad
If it's not understood from my original post, im using ONE solenoid.
nonetheless, it is rather where to see this being used in such a manner

The Greddy solenoid and Mac solenoid have completely different frequencies and material makeup. I'm very surprised that you were able to get this far.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 05:45 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

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nonetheless, it is rather where to see this being used in such a manner

The Greddy solenoid and Mac solenoid have completely different frequencies and material makeup. I'm very surprised that you were able to get this far.
Not that much of a difference.

If in 35% duty i was getting 15psi with the Greddy
With the Mac it was in 28%..
and boost is stable.

The main change was in the EMS.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by m0sad
Not that much of a difference.

If in 35% duty i was getting 15psi with the Greddy
With the Mac it was in 28%..
and boost is stable.

The main change was in the EMS.
duty cycle not what I'm referring to. That start boost number you're seeing in the GReddy isn't duty cycle, although many mistaken it to be that way.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 06:01 AM
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Default Re: Boost solenoid breaks down after a while mac/aem/greddy

Originally Posted by TheShodan
duty cycle not what I'm referring to. That start boost number you're seeing in the GReddy isn't duty cycle, although many mistaken it to be that way.

Please.. enlighten us on those two things wise old man.. (:
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by m0sad
Please.. enlighten us on those two things wise old man.. (:
Old yes.. Wise.. Not even close. Take a look at the two solenoid designs from here. I'm going through a theoretical about what you're going through, throughout the day when I get a break or two.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced...llers-3210811/
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