N75 WGFV boost valve NFG

[Kenneth]

Trying to diagnose my low/WG-spring only boost:

So, I just ran the output test on my 200q20v and found that the N75 wastegate frequence valve is not working.  I tried swapping in the one from my parts car, and same thing.  Then I checked the voltage on the connector during the output test, and it appeared to be pretty constant +12v.  There might have been some oscillating, but if so I couldn’t pick it up with my digital multimeter.  There was some fluctuation in the reading, but not what I expected for something that was cycling on and off.  

Then I noticed the connector had +12v anytime the key was on, which I thought was odd so I swapped in a different ECU, but got the same thing.  So then I took both WGFV’s and applied +12v to them, even backwards on the terminals, and didn’t get any hint of movement.  Right now I’m soaking both of them in a bit of PB Blaster.

I think I might be looking at replacing the WGFV with a new or known good one.  Before I do, is there anything I appear to be overlooking or misunderstanding about what I should be seeing at the connector during the output test or with the key “on?”

Is there any way to free up my existing stuck WGFV’s?  I tried pushing down inside it with a thin allen key, but I don’t think I get any movement.  That seems to make sense, because since I’m getting only default/WG spring-only boost levels I believe the valve is stuck open, meaning the piston would already be at the bottom of its stroke since I understand there is a spring inside that puts pressure toward the ports if it’s not stuck.

Now that I have known issue that I can focus on, I’m getting excited to get it fixed.  I still haven’t experienced the full potential of the RS2 parts on it.

Thanks,

Kenneth