[Vwdiesel] pulling the shutoff solenoid

[Ken Oldrid]

I don't have my injection pump in front of me for reference, but I
believe the fuel feed line enters the pump via the solenoid. If the
solenoid is removed, is there a way to connect the fuel line to the
pump? If there is, then how would you shut off the engine? The
purpose of the solenoid is to cut fuel from the engine to stop the
engine from firing. But, to answer your question, if you can hook up
the fuel line to the pump without the solenoid, it should work. If
the solenoid is not functioning properly, you might try finding a
used 1 to replace it with. Not sure the price of one new, or even if
they are available.
Ken


>Permit me to ask the question differently.  If the solenoid is
>removed, will the engine start?
>
>>
>>  I agree with Val. solenoid is shut without power. Supply power to
>>  open. I've heard that if your battery ever craps out, you could
>>  attach a 9 volt battery to this solenoid, push start your car, and
>>  drive home! Of course this would be in daylight with a short distance
>>  home.
>>
>>  >I think its sprung shut (extended) electromagnet open (withdrawn)
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