(Pt 6) EcoBoost From HELL (Are we DONE Yet?? P0012 FIXED! Christmas 2024)

[@tam1381]

Can't wait for part 56

[@mikemattie1741]

😂😅

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

this one is probably going to get to Memorial Day. 😂😂

[@suryaprihadi2258]

😂

[@joshcraven9781]

I think he meant Christmas 2042😂. Quite the rabbit hole this one.

[@konstantintomilin1826]

Spoiler alert: this thing will throw a rod in Part 12

[@kdmq]

You have my prayers that you figure this thing out before a rod goes through the engine block.

[@malware_in_tn9008]

This is why at MOST mechanics, when you bring in an intermittent problem, you leave 2 months later with an $1800 bill and the problem is still there, then you start to weigh how much is this car worth when considering doing it all over again at another mechanic. God bless you Ivan. Your love for this stuff is a gift to mankind.

[@mph5896]

Some of the smart mechanics/shops will tell the customer up front. We can look at it, but prob wont find the issue until it's really broken. Or does it very frequently.

[@johnd8651]

The bigger problem is in flat rate the mechanic is pretty much guaranteed to lose a paycheck on a car like this. Most service advisors maybe could sell 2 hours diag. I'm sure Ivan has north of 10 into this car. That's why at some point a tech will just start to shotgun parts.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@johnd8651 The only way to make money on these problems is with a you tube channel. How many hours do you think he spent before editing? The diagnostic fee exceeds the value of the vehicle.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@johnd8651 Shortage of auto techs? Does that have something to do with it? 2 hours ? 40 hours is more realistic with no guarantee.

[@perrytopness5903]

@@johnd8651 an analysis of this monetarily and time wise. From all sides (owner, tech, shop, parts supplier, ect) would be a great addition, too any of these case studies.

[@jackschissler255]

Ivan fell in love with the Pastry Van 💖😁 and now it don’t want to leave 🤣

[@madmeatlogger]

Ivan. I am exhausted with the pastry van. Your perseverance is epic. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey. I think the best gift you gave us all for Christmas is this van wasn’t in OUR garages.

[@markcollins457]

A Continental flat head 4 cyl. Out of an old boat is looking pretty good.

[@user-pq9ji7kt4l]

Epic- sums up Ivan’s skill level!

[@wime6478]

Exactly 😂 no 🍰 today..

[@danamcintyre3565]

Todays vehicle are disposable just like everything else, that is why most of them have 100,000 mile warranties on them, not like the older vehicles to many electrical controlled systems to go bad !

[@AV-sm5ir]

Definitely a special, greetings from Europe where there are a lot of these excellent vehicles. As a mechanic myself I don't even dare to buy Ford or PSA cars.

[@shadymaint1]

European Fords are junk. US Fords are not the same.

[@suryaprihadi2258]

I once have a brand new 2011 ford fiesta 1.6L with PowerSHIT tranny. It is truly a piece of SHIT of a car. Sold it at 8 years old, 27,000km only. In bad creeping traffic jam this dual clutch automated manual tranny is pure garbage. Steering rack recalled ...yes. Within 20,000km tranny clutch bearing went bad, tranny overheated on flat road. Rear left door lock broken inside, its mechanism and door will open itself when i enter a right hand corner..dugghhh, the is actually a recall on the door locking mechanism after that like 2 years later. Hvac heater hose from engine to heater core torn at 7th year under 25,000km, nearly warping my cylinder head from overheating. No actual coolant gauge. Front oxygen sensor went bad under 25,000km 7 year old. At 8th year 27,000km ABS controller intermittent DTC, not from wheel sensors but internal controller. I sold the car at 8th year. No more Ford ever again. One time is enough. 😂

[@suryaprihadi2258]

Adding insult to injury, Ford closed shop and left indonesia my country in 2016 due to poor sales and it being a coward.

[@ecaparts]

In all honesty, the timing of all the problems one after another is remarkable! Planned obsolescence at its finest. 😂

[@v8motors.]

That engine is about to go BANG, from the knocking on start-up.

[@JamesAgans]

This Van was ignored for its entire life, which is almost over.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Hahaha. I think I saw a couple more grey hairs sprouting out of your head at the end. 🤣🤣

[@richb419]

Hi Ivan, time for a break from this car to rethink! I bet this thing pulls very hard towards the junkyard when you drive by! 🤪

[@larryberry2436]

My daughter was looking at one of these vans. I told her: 1st, it’s 2-cylinders short for what you are going to use it for. 2nd, it has a 4-letter word on the front. She will ignore my advice as always and pay the price later.

[@wayneessar7489]

Will she be using it for delivery work? Where I live the Mercedes/Sprinter vans and Nissan ones have many more problems than the Ford. Which brands are you suggesting she buy?

[@bigdaddymak1439]

They're not that bad if you do good maintenance. Remember what you see on KZbin are a lot of vehicles that have been neglected

[@larryberry2436]

@@wayneessar7489 She wants to convert a small van into a camper, cabinets, fridge, stove, etc. sometimes rough terrain. Her last 4-cyl was a Jeep Patriot 2.4L that she always complained about lack of power. Typically she doesn’t think of trading until 200k. Would the Ram Promaster be a better choice?

[@n9wox]

Ivan, full-time mechanic, part-time pastry delivery man.

[@Runco990]

Gotta pay them Bills! 👍

[@StangfanStangfan]

He likes those test drives because it kind of smells like pastries.😂

[@jws3925]

Add philanthropist to the list.

[@jeffbaldwin9842]

Interesting. These little turbocharged engines need frequent regular oil changes to have any chance of surviving. As usual it appears the pastry van is suffering from all too typical lack of maintenance. I suspect that most of the issues could have been avoided. Too late now, the damage has been done. 10k oil changes ain't gonna cut it, I don't care what kind of oil you use. Keep up the good work!

[@Billy-rr7re]

exactly right, those 10k changes are ridiculous.

[@rey_at_rsquared]

Using "synthetic blend" made it an even bigger problem.

[@AllanT-nu4rw]

I'm a three month or 3000 mile guy for oil and filter, which ever comes first. As for transmissions, 10,000 miles is it for change intervals, nothing higher.

[@Shiver2002]

@@AllanT-nu4rw changing trans fluid that often is a really good way to set money on fire.

[@lieutenantdan8170]

@@AllanT-nu4rw You're wasting money, with full synthetics oils 5000 miles is adequate change interval

[@jdtractorman7445]

Merry Christmas Ivan and PHAD fans. 🎄 Looks like the maintenance could have been better over the years on this van.

[@franks5553]

By far your most challenging car ever! It's so rare to see the master stumped.

[@teekay_1]

Does this mean we'll get a Christmas miracle tomorrow?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@teekay_1 🤞🙄

[@CuriousB58]

“I should just give up”. Ivan you don’t have that bone in you, your perseverance is legendary. Winners never quit, and quitters never win…

[@brianw8963]

That’s what made me consider this might actually be a Rod Serling series. 😂

[@tonypaul2987]

Hey Ivan I always change my engine oil every 3000 miles even on my 7.3 diesel. I own a 2007 ford fusion and a 1992 f 250. And have always put over 300,000 miles on then and owned them for over 15 years. As you know engine oil is the life blood of your engine. Keep up great work sir. Love your videos

[@teekay_1]

I have a 2014 Focus ST and it gets an oil change every six months courtesy of the dealer. 60K miles and it runs really well still probably because it gets oil changes every six months ;)

[@eddiereichel9354]

Most people do not take care of their vehicles. That van has been abused

[@brianw8963]

I don’t even make it to 3K . I change the oil in every engine I have before it is even darkened , or perhaps just slightly. Call it overkill, that’s fine with me, but do the math . Cheapest insurance you can get in my opinion.

[@Billy-rr7re]

it is a good idea to keep the fluids fresh but people follow the 10k or more nonsense regarding oil. it is ridiculous. and in a car with a turbo you need to keep that oil fresh all the time.

[@ronlind1757]

I agree, 3000K oil changes. My 2002 5.3 Silverado now has 363K and never had valve covers off. Frequent oil changes is key on these vehicles.

[@seansmith1549]

10,000 miles with cheap oil in a vehicle that is most likely left idling often This One is on the owner. There aren't any modern cars that can handle that abuse. No matter what brand prejudices you have

[@anthonyn7334]

Might need a Christmas miracle for this one! I keep thinking that the injectors might be the issue with too much fuel, maybe one starting to go bad? Great video series, I think my next vehicle will be an 80's square body!

[@frankvoynar6427]

Your perseverance is off the grid, i thought that the 91 audi 20v turbo u did at Thanksgiving was nuts, me being a audi retired dealership tech. This one takes the cake. Merry Christmas/ Happy New Year to u an all ur family. Your the best. IMO

[@Tony-rl2fr]

Fill it with tannerite, park it downrange, and send it. Merry Christmas ⛄🎁🎄🎅🏻

[@wb6anp]

at minimum Id say it needs new cam phasers. By that startup sound, also I wouldn't be surprised in the fuel pump lifter is taking the lobe off the cam I have heard that they can turn in the bore.

[@cloversniffs6884]

Humor + intelligence = quality entertainment! Thanks for exhibiting excellence in automotive repair... also Merry Christmas and how much we enjoined your Borshe (entree) from many years ago lol

[@harrythompson5634]

Another guy I like in automotive is Watch Wes Work, he has good humor and smart. Another guy is Mustie1, he's an older guy who does mainly small engine stuff and VW stuff. He has really good humor too, and some of the stuff he gets are really cool like he got an old push mower (I forget what it's called) I think from the 90s or 80s

[@Arthur-sz7uf]

That pastry store better be making a lot of doe..!

[@360tanman]

Yeah 2 bucks

[@daves2520]

The only thing that we can be sure of is that the price of donuts will go up in 2025!

[@fixitman8028]

God bless you! You are a good man who sets a great example for all of us. Nobody would blame you for giving up.

[@dustcommander100]

Dang! I feel right at home - so much like my experiences on other things. Most recently, I had 2 machines giving different fault codes when swapped out. Turned out there was a fault outside the machine, and one machine had shorted traces on a circuit board. I just happened to troubleshoot the external fault with the good machine installed, and stopped that code. Then I was able to see that the other machine still gave its code when installed, and repaired the circuit board. It was quite difficult to accept that there were 2 problems. On vehicles, I think there is often a tendency to put off repairs, and more problems accumulate, further clouding the troubleshooting process. I think you will get this Ford sorted out.

[@RJTC]

Really weird problems! The only consistent thing on the diagnostic displays seems to be the MAP reading high and the fuel trims go crazy simultaneously. I'd try and figure the cause of that. Edit - As of the end of this video, my thought is still that it is breathing its own exhaust at times; the total oxygen % in the intake drops, making it over-rich for the intake volume / pressure when that happens, so it's suddenly far too rich and has to take fuel away.

[@davidscott4849]

One of two things is happening with the P2196. There’s a problem with the canister purge not seating or the vehicle has clogged DI injector tips. Or both. These four banger ecoboosts are like this. Take it from a 29 year Ford Master Tech. 2.0 is better. 1.5/1.6 are complete shit boxes. I’ve had all these issues and more, repeatedly over the years.

[@davidscott4849]

Also, I promise there is sludge in the oil pan, even if the oil is changed by the oil minder to a T. Which is what is clogging the VCT solenoids…

[@v12alpine]

@@davidscott4849 yea I'm starting to think there are deep mechanical issues with the engine after hearing that knocking on cold startup. Tell customer to trade it in / run.

[@mechtechtools77]

I'm still a believer in 3000 mile oil changes when using conventional oil. Maybe you can push it 5000 miles max if your using synthetic oil. Also 30,000-40,000miles on transmission fluid. Oil is cheap, engines and transmissions are expensive.

[@matt.604]

The P0012 days of Christmas.

[@nsk143m]

😂😂 underrated comment

[@jeffbilyard7848]

Hello. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family. Thank you thank you for the great videos.👍🙏

[@PhillipBailey]

Merry Christmas Ivan. Thanks for all your videos.

[@KarateSensei71]

Да вы поди прикалываетесь! Я не могу дождаться 7 части. Maybe Ivan just loves them pastries!

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

This series really takes the cake!!! Merry Christmas Ivan!

[@toyota4.3]

To deliver pastries I would suggest a 98 to 2007 Sienna.....immediately.

[@cclngthr]

I would suggest changing oil at 5000 mile intervals or every 6 months if it isn't driven much instead of 10,000 miles. Keep the oil clean.

[@mattbrown5511]

The biggest thing I have learned watching you go through this epic odyssey is to never buy any "Eco-Boost".

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

The van has found itself a new home and doesn't want to leave, come hell or highwater . Where are my aspirin ?

[@time1800]

I have a feeling the 12 DTC of Christmas are to become. Happy 12 DTC of New Year.

[@BLARNEYBLARNEY]

Maybe a sticking injector ? Wonder what the plugs look like …. Epic series.

[@danielpatty9485]

I have been thinking the same thing.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Said this in video 2, but not sure if he's seen my comment

[@volvo09]

​@@ryandoyle4344 he's already done with the van. We are just seeing the series late.

[@davidlanghorne1603]

its a DIESEL there are no plugs

[@danielkearns3600]

Should be called the 12 days before Christmas for having a Ford. On the first day of this Ford ______ had this issue.

[@thk7513]

The real reason this car keeps on giving. Somewhere along the line you pissed off Santa!

[@timm7885]

As you say, interesting case study. Also, driving you insane! But in the end a great learning tool and series, thanks very much.

[@MrPitatom]

Merry Christmas Ivan.

[@RipCityBassWorks]

So many parts that it turns into a new years special xD.

[@billdunlop8683]

I had a Chrysler product that was like this, Almost put me in the poor house when I was younger, Looking back on those days as the owner of a problem vehicle the simplest thing can tell the owner of this van is check on the Government websites for the nearest Mining Pit where they are blasting, Pay the dude a couple hundred to accidently wire in a charge under the thing and BOOM.

[@blessedman3253]

That noise on cold start is cracked exhaust manifold that is also causing that o2 sensor code

[@htownblue11]

This has got to be a case of multiple causations. Maybe oil gunked up cam phasers which caused injectors to run rich/lean to the point they fouled as well. This case got wild today. I think the longest holiday series was 8 episodes on the Audi, but that was a series of repairs, not all diagnostic. Insane.

[@LesReeves]

Mate stick a fork in it ,it is DONE or as FORD calls it planned obsolescence. Another case lack of proper regular maintenance. Cheers buddy . This has turned into season 1 of The EcoBoost from Hell.

[@JOHNSUE28]

Merry Christmas Ivan and all following here. Ivan you have earned Christmas Off, Sir. God Bless all! Yes, I would repair that exhaust leak. And I suspect Intake valve deposits. Happy New Year?

[@EngineerLewis]

The proverbial gift that keeps on giving .. but stretching your patience I think Ivan! Merry Christmas and have a day off!

[@lewislrameyramey9136]

I wonder if it's a worn actuator for the high pressure pump?? Especially with all that clattering.

[@ricanderson5717]

I can't imagine working on these. FordTechMakeYouLoco is an aptly named channel....😀

[@Garth2011]

Brian is a great Ford technician. He is all about OEM Ford, even uses the Ford scanners, subscriptions and software. My only worry is using the same OEM Ford parts that fail on the repairs especially if there hasn't been any updates t those part numbers. Sometimes, there are other aftermarket parts that are as good or better than the Ford stuff...not many but they are out there. Seems like the Ford engines are under engineered when it comes to reliability and long life.

[@richardcook9738]

The cold start sure sounds like cam actuator rattle, not good! I'm not surprised with all the actuator problems that ford has had in other engines.

[@brucemadden1626]

wow--the "Gift that keeps on giving" You have the patience of JOB

[@deepthiwijekoon7283]

The beauty of the whole saga is you don't replace parts by guesswork(High pressure fuel pump-cost and function) You are true analytic mechanic!

[@ChicagoDoItYourself]

Analytic mechanic !! You’re a poet and don’t even know it !!!

[@motivatedpeon]

The gift that keeps on giving! Disposable cars, yes. The concept of "Car as a service" where you own nothing and only pay for the "right to use a car" combined with the three to five year lease cycle keeps manufacturesr a steady stream of income. And with the completely new can of worms i.e. electric cars with their limited durability in the batteries... Who with half a brain would buy those? So leasing it is and the concept of "Car as a service" is in full swing.

[@Hybriddiag]

Part 6😮no way looks like ivan found his match 😂keep working on it ivan it cant beat you...check injectors these gdi injectors might leaking...cheers

[@Dale-qn5tb]

I drove one of those heaps and it was in the dealership garage more often than any other van the company had.

[@keltecshooter]

Im also wondering if enable criteria was preventing some of the codes from setting earlier

[@PhillipBailey]

Now how do you bill for all this?

[@franks5553]

My 98' Volvo is a breeze to dianosis compared to this 2014 Ford! So happy that I have an older car.

[@mikeymike7360]

Jeez that engine noise coming out from my speakers sounded bad. If it was like that from the start of the diagnosis I think I would of put an oil pressure gauge and check the oil pressure. Excellent case study.... always learn from you so many thanks

[@brianw8963]

Yeah, or at least open up the oil filter and have a look. I don’t think over maintenance is an issue on this one.

[@andyg5004]

That cold start sure sounded like a bad cm phaser or something

[@shawnd567]

Yup. Bad cam phaser.

[@walkingman9171]

Modern cars never have cam phaser problems. LOL

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

That van is surely haunted, Ivan! How else could problems keep popping up from nowhere, one after the other? What a saga! Here comes Part 7 (could be a record)!

[@joevaagen6170]

I've said this on Eric O's SMA channel, and a couple others, I own and daily a 1995 Ford F250 4x4 351w and a 2012 Dodge grand caravan with the 3.6 pentastar (Late wife's minivan keeping for sentimental reasons) I will never get rid of my Truck because of all the SHIT new cars have JAMMED in. Ivan you are a king among men with you patients and perseverance!!

[@brunolagace1135]

Take a break! Merry Christmas to you and your wife you deserve it!

[@HelicopterDad-u5b]

Good move on the ATF. I did a 3x on my 6f35 with AMSOIL low viscosity fluid.

[@brianw8963]

I like most Amsoil products . The signature series ATF is no doubt great stuff, but has to be one of if not the most putrid smelling fluids ever developed by man or beast! I’ll never use it again in my garage just for that reason.

[@JOHNPHUFNAGEL]

I had a similar issue with a Honda direct injection, the fuel injectors were all messed up some flowed way too much and others didn't flow enough. I sent them out to be tested. installed new injectors at almost 200 a piece from Honda and everything was all good

[@johnz8210]

That ending - it's better than the guy drove 2+ hrs. to get there, pays the bill, gets in and that CE light comes on as soon as he starts it.

[@richard3141592638]

DA da daaa..,check engine light again....this is epic...and so unexpected with the EcoBoost...lol. Thanks Ivan - 12 part series maybe?

[@SHSPVR]

That sound like the lifers where not pump up, something you may want check is the intake ports and see if they are carbon up causing a restriction in air flow also check the inner cooler for oil if it has one. Merry Christmas Ivan and all PHAD fans.

[@jackiemay9471]

sounds like santas little helpers inside that engine making all the toys with some pretty big hammers

[@Gspizzy]

Ivan, with the erratic fuel trim readings on the scanner, I would have to think it's time to look at the injectors.

[@andyg5004]

Ivan you got to throw parts at this ford. New timing chain and camphaser guides etc etc. clean throttle body. I know you don’t want to be a parts changer but it’s a ford and 100k miles means new timing components .

[@StephenClarke-m6s]

By the time it is fixed the only thing that isn't replaced will be the crankcase 😂

[@YZJB]

It has a belt not a chain.

[@brainndamage]

if it has worn bearings, rings or valves that would be a waste of money and wouldn't even fix it (if the desired and actual vvt pid's now correlate correctly)

[@pinecone01]

haha.. it never ends with this van. Here's to hoping for a christmas miracle for part 7 tomorrow!

[@aldntn]

Nobody but Ivan would put so much effort in a repair. Everybody else would parts swap and then give up. I'm not sure this vehicle is worth repairing.

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

I guess that is the way the cookie crumbles!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

😂👌

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

If he had these resolved at other shops, if they even did, would have cost him 10 - 15K. I always admire your tenancity! Don't recall anyt 7 part? series in recent history!

[@peterbenson3776]

I was thinking about that solenoid when you saw the valve timing discrepancy. I had one changed on our Honda that stopped the startup rattle runs better too. I have a 3.5 ecoboost and change oil at 3-5000 miles b/c of short tripping

[@dracula4733]

Ivan I learned from my Ford trucks wen u change an 02 sensor u have to replace dem in pairs up or downstream..!!! Merry Christmas & happy new year..!!!!

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Well done Ivan 👍

[@bw1841]

My neice's Kia got only one O2 sensor replaced, then it coded one stuck rich, the other stuck lean. Replaced the second O2 sensor, cured.

[@NoWr2Run]

The Pastry Van is BAKED. Is it a bad Computer ? So many different problems, one after another & another KRAZY STUFF.

[@JohnDarwin7]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.🎅🖖

[@jesstreloar7706]

When I bought my 1992 diesel dually pickup I really wrestled with the 4X4 option. It was a lot more stuff that could go wrong. I went without it. At the parts counter, "Is it a 4 wheel drive?" Yes and no.

[@TheVespap200e]

Wow! That engine really does not like cold starts. Sounds like someone dumped a bag of marbles in the add oil hole! That really cant be what a normal EcoBoost sounds like? Maybe its just the way the mike picks up the sound? I have my suspicions that this one does not have a happy ending in the near future.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

It amazes me the amount of company vehicles i see on KZbin channels that dont do good maintenance. They need these vehicles to make money but abuse them

[@simonparkinson1053]

Not particularly related to this episode but those wide swings at the rail pressure sensor... Data isn't always fast enough to fully catch what's going on but the connector pins get terminal fretting. When the sensor gets a glitch in its 5v reference the signal line goes high but then 100ms later it pulls right to ground before working normally. Access the signal line away from the sensor as disturbing it will temporarily clear the fault. Sometimes the glitch is too fast for the time window of code setting criteria to flag a circuit low or high fault. We see this a lot on the DV6 series PSA diesel used in the Connect and many other Ford, Peugeot , Citroen and Volvo in Europe GDI rail pressure sensor probably identical part number

[@JohnnieBravo1]

After this series, (awesome series by the way), I have learned that I will never EVER buy an eco-boost powered Ford, no matter how many times Aaron and Richard put one in a Pantera.

[@PhillipBailey]

Anything turbo, GDI and VVT are going to be problematic. Oh wait that's most of them!

[@goodfriendg]

Now we know why they call them Ecoboost, they boost the economy for Ford mechanics and parts. This is why I’m hesitant to buy any new vehicles. I’ve read problems with the Ford V6 Ecoboost and it’s scary. They say they’ve redesigned and fixed the problems, that’s until another problem comes up. I’m getting my popcorn ready for the finale.

[@candicebeebe6688]

My neighbor has had 5 Ford Trucks in the last 7 years. His 2020 Truck needed Cam Phaser's. He looked me right in the eye and said ( I think Ford is lying to ME ).

[@johnwhan7288]

Whoah who in their right mind would buy a new car these days. I consider myself lucky to have bought a versa sl 1.8 in 2010. All i have done is regular oil changes and had tranny fluid changed at 35 k and 76k. I would rather buy an engine rebuild kit along with an older vehicle. Rather than to try and figure out what the problem is on the newer vehicles. Much respect but i don't wanna get a PHD in auto mechanics. THX Ivan🤟

[@utility_tristin]

That engine is gonna go KABOOM here soon.

[@billmalec]

Clogged arteries from eating too many Strudels? Merry Christmas Ivan. Say hi to your wife for me. -The eye doc

[@Theavguyuk]

ECU! Just watched them all on a binge. We had one the same random codes ended up been the ECU

[@major__kong]

I've always changed my own oil, and I'm still in the habit of doing it every 3000 miles or so because I grew up when everything was pure dinosaur goo. Sometimes I let it go to 6k because it's synthetic now. Some people say I'm wasting money, but I can do it myself for $30 and 30 minutes, and that's the cost of a half tank of gas for my F150. Seems cheap in comparison to engine problems.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

I can't even think of a wise crack to say.Best of luck with it.

[@drsethsr]

How about using Valvoline Restore and Protect? Soaking the solenoid in carb cleaner to dissolve gunk inside the solenoid?