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Turbo control solenoid compatibility question.

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
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Re: Turbo control solenoid compatibility question.

Post by hausmeister »

Btw, this is where I placed it. Extended the cable and reused the IPD bracket since I already had the holes for it.
It is aslo much smaller than the IPD valve which makes installation easier.

After driving with it for some time I have to say the difference is huge. Before boost control was pretty much on/off, now I get good boost pressure during part throttle which is a blessing when driving an auto car... makes it much more predictable and driveable. Maybe my IPD unit was already bad after all, no idea.

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Reviving an old (but good) post on TCV/BCS solenoid compatibility... The part listed above (Pierburg Volvo PN 9465528) isn't available from my favorite parts store (FCP https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... o-30670449). They have the newer version for the 2004-2007 V70. Has anybody had experience good or bad with installing this one in a 850? Thanks! :D
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Post by Sommerfeldt »

I just got that one straight from the dealership as a replacement for my iPD HD one, which I managed to mangle... :P

Works great - I’d say it feels even sharper than the iPD unit. Pop it in there. :)

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Post by rguzz »

I actually ended up using the AC Delco unit, found one, and a pigtail, inexpensively, works fine. Search ac delco tcv and Volvo 850 it pops up. But the Pierburg (updated one) looks like a great solution as well, probably the simplest one. I wouldn't hesitate to do this simple upgrade if you suspect your old unit is on the weak side.

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The AC Delco aren't readily available in europe (at least when I tried to find them). The Pierburg are also used by a range of other european manufactuerers.

@jreed I guess you can use the even newer parts, (it looks exactly the same as the one I used) - I think als long as they have 3 ports they most likely will work.
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Post by jreed »

Thanks for the advice and helpful info. Much appreciated.
I was in the junkyard a couple weeks ago and found a valve like the one shown above on a '98 V70 turbo. Once my old style valve starts failing or slowing down, I'll likely put in the newer one.
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