Bad wastegate solenoid?

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panos7

Discussion Starter · Aug 8, 2016

Hi
I'm experiencing the following problem:
Before starting the engine and just by turning key to ON position the wastegate solenoid next to the wastegate and under the turbo intake hose starts clicking hard.
Here's a video of the sound. (don't be fooled the engine is off, it's just heard by turning the key to ON position)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvQnC36RCuE

The thing is that if it's defect it might be the culprit for my p1101 pending codes and boost drops I'm experiencing since months now and I cant get to the bottom of it..
Should the solenoid click or not? Is it a clear sign that it's defect when it clicks?
Do you have the same cliking sound on your cars or not?

Thanks in advance for your help

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