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Old 09-16-2014, 02:07 PM
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i want to cycle my vct solnoinds by applying 12 v to them. does it matter on polarity and if so which contact is positive.
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the electical system in the truck is DC so polarity certainly does matter.
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got it. cycled them with 12 volts while oil soaking
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The solenoids are not polarity sensitive if disconnected positive and negative does not matter.
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