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Old 06-30-08, 11:13 PM
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solenoid interchange?

So I was removing the rats nest and I busted the solenoid with the white dot. the first thing that came to mind was Oh S%&T!
I started looking at the other solenoids and was wondering if any of them are interchangable. I'm not with the car now but ther were 3 that were externaly identical even the same number molded into the plastic. any one know if I'd be safe using one of these?
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Post a "WTB" in the classifieds.

Find a Pick 'n Pull nearby, or some other junkyard.
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Car is in Green River UT Near by does not exist.
any one know if the parts are identical internaly? If so why get a new one?
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They are all the same.
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they just use the "dots" as color coding to help for quick identification and connector hookup. internally the solenoids are identical.
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I needed something like that a few months ago and what I did was post a WTB in both the regional and national Classifieds, then I went thru the classifieds where guys were parting out a car and I scared up a couple of parts. So I PMed the guys and asked the price and would they be able to overnight ship quickly if I paid for it. I looked at the responses, made a decision, and within 2 days I had my part at a modest cost.

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awsome replies thanks.
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