Had to replace my solenoid valve today so thought I'd do a how to
It really is an easy job and only took me 5 minutes including taking out my phone to take photos along the way
This is a common fault on insignias but easy to fix
I bought a replacement off ebay for about 30 quid
The valve will make a humming sound when its faulty. You may notice this while driving or when you close the bonnet it may start to hum
The valve is located here
And here is the one i got off ebay
First remove the two hex screws at the top using an 8mm socket
Then remove the silver clip. No need to be gentle you wont break it just pull it off with some pliers
And remove the connector. Pulls off. No hidden clips on this one
Now you need to remove the two black hoses. I used a really small electrical flat head screwdriver to get between the hose and the plastic to loosen it up. Dont worry about which hose goes where. They are different sizes so will only go back on where they belong
Now the valve and bracket is off the car. Time to swap the valves over. Use a 10mm socket to remove the two nuts and replace the valve
Now to put everything back together.
First up plug the electrical connector back in and push the silver wire clip back on
Then screw the bracket back on the car using the 8mm hex screws
Finally push the two hoses back on valve starting with the thick one at the bottom and then the smaller one at the top
Its as simple as that
It really is an easy job and only took me 5 minutes including taking out my phone to take photos along the way
This is a common fault on insignias but easy to fix
I bought a replacement off ebay for about 30 quid
The valve will make a humming sound when its faulty. You may notice this while driving or when you close the bonnet it may start to hum
The valve is located here
And here is the one i got off ebay
First remove the two hex screws at the top using an 8mm socket
Then remove the silver clip. No need to be gentle you wont break it just pull it off with some pliers
And remove the connector. Pulls off. No hidden clips on this one
Now you need to remove the two black hoses. I used a really small electrical flat head screwdriver to get between the hose and the plastic to loosen it up. Dont worry about which hose goes where. They are different sizes so will only go back on where they belong
Now the valve and bracket is off the car. Time to swap the valves over. Use a 10mm socket to remove the two nuts and replace the valve
Now to put everything back together.
First up plug the electrical connector back in and push the silver wire clip back on
Then screw the bracket back on the car using the 8mm hex screws
Finally push the two hoses back on valve starting with the thick one at the bottom and then the smaller one at the top
Its as simple as that
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