EGR Solenoid

[HowardSmall]

At last my Defender runs like clockwork. As part of the process to resolve issues I installed an EGR blanking kit and disconnected the middle vacuum hose from the EGR solenoid. I then put a blanking cap over that connection on the solenoid so that it is sealed.

Ran fine for a week or two but has now started making a large vibrating noise like a buzzer. If I disconnect the top hose (the vacuum supply) the noise stops. Am I right in assuming the solenoid is cactus and needs replacing or has this something to do with the EGR blanking kit?

Thanks in advance

Howard

[Nomad9]

Hi Howard,
I'm not sure if I have misunderstood the instructions, I've just fitted the EGR blanking kit and all I left connected to the EGR solenoid was the two wires. I disconnected all the tubing and fitted a cap on the tubing connection to the brake servo vacuum line. Mine seems to work fine. Not sure if this helps or not.

[HowardSmall]

Yeah, pretty obvious now that you say it. Just did the same and the issue has gone away - thanks.

Howard