Hi guys, so my 2010 insignia 1.8sri has been real under power and fuel consumption been real bad, so been googling flat out and eventually found out about checking cam solenoids and came across one with broken gause at the end and both clogged up with crap, just wondering would it really make a difference with it being broken,
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My advice would be to get a diagnostic tool plugged in & have a check for any stored codes. I did this & found a stored code relating to the MAP sensor (no EML on the dash!), replaced it & haven't had the code since.
Regarding the cam solenoids, the general advice when fitting new ones is to remove all the filters before fitting them. I did & have had no problems since.
Also, regarding your performance issues, I replaced the cam solenoids & that seemed to transform my cars performance, but I more recently replaced the spark plugs, that made a HUGE difference!
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Cheers mate, am I assuming that even if I change the solenoids that I still have to plug in and clear codes if any for it to take effect? Definitely not the plugs did a head gasket and new plugs couple of months ago but will maybe take a look anyways
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Originally posted by kentishbloke View PostMy advice would be to get a diagnostic tool plugged in & have a check for any stored codes. I did this & found a stored code relating to the MAP sensor (no EML on the dash!), replaced it & haven't had the code since.
Regarding the cam solenoids, the general advice when fitting new ones is to remove all the filters before fitting them. I did & have had no problems since.
Also, regarding your performance issues, I replaced the cam solenoids & that seemed to transform my cars performance, but I more recently replaced the spark plugs, that made a HUGE difference!
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Originally posted by M4RTY View PostCheers mate, am I assuming that even if I change the solenoids that I still have to plug in and clear codes if any for it to take effect? Definitely not the plugs did a head gasket and new plugs couple of months ago but will maybe take a look anyways
I only replaced my solenoids as I did get a code saying 1 was faulty & my 1.8 petrol sounded like a diesel! Simply clearing the code didn't improve the problem, but replacing the solenoids did, removed all the filters before fitting.
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