Pilot Jet Solenoid

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 14 Jul 2011, 3:11 pm

#851742

Can someone tell me what a " Pilot Jet Solenoid and cut off valve " does, mine has lost the electrical connection from the end, can I simply solder another one on or will the heat from the solder stuff up something inside?
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Don

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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 14 Jul 2011, 3:27 pm

#851743

It's basically an electrical fuel cut-off.

The idea is that when you switch the ignition off, it prevents run-on by closing the valve inside and so stopping fuel going through the idle jet.

As to soldering on a new connection... well I've done it in the past with no probs, so unless you're a complete clutz with the soldering iron should be all good !!!

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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 14 Jul 2011, 4:23 pm

#851747

Tops, thanks Dave

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