I have a Nissan Micra K11 1993.
2006-10-16 06:55:55 · 7 answers · asked by jp_drake_uk 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Where is it and how easy is it to fix?
2006-10-16 07:08:01 · update #1
It is an electromagnetic switch or a relay that opens or closes when you turn on the contact, or in simple terms , it is an electrical switch that shuts of the fuel when you switch of the ignition of the car.
2006-10-16 07:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the solenoid is a little electromagnet that, when energised, hauls a little metal bar out of the way of a little valve, thus opening the valve. When the valve is open fuel can flow. When you cut the current to the solenoid, the valve shuts and the fuel stops flowing. Solenoid and valve will all be in one little packet (aka "solenoid valve")
2006-10-16 14:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its the switch that unlocks the petrol flap.
When the car is locked you shouldnt be able to open the doors or the fuel flap.
The fuel soilnoid is the thingie that locks and unlocks the flap when the car is unlocked.
2006-10-16 13:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the fuel solenoid shuts the fuel off to the fuel pump when the key is off. depends on where the fuel solenoid is on it normally they are usually easy to change
2006-10-16 14:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by half_ton_79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you turn off the ignition it stops fuel flow to the carburettor, it prevents dieseling on leanburn engines.
they rarely break, so check the wire first...
and rich S... you fail autos 101... schmuck.
2006-10-16 13:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I do know the car won't go if it's broke.
Been there done that.
2006-10-16 14:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by angelcake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do.
2006-10-16 15:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋