LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Lexus >> 1990 >> LS 400 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Power Steering >> Steering System - Electronic >> Testing >> Component Test >> Solenoid Valve

Solenoid Valve

  1. Disconnect wiring connector from solenoid valve. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between solenoid valve terminals. See Fig 1. Resistance should be 6-11 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, solenoid valve is defective.
    Fig 1: Checking Solenoid Resistance & Operation
    G92D01459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Connect battery positive terminal to solenoid terminal SOL (+) and battery negative terminal to solenoid terminal SOL (-). See Fig 1. Ensure that solenoid clicks. If operation is not as specified, replace solenoid.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply voltage for more than 30 seconds to avoid burning out solenoid.