Boost Control Solenoid on 08 same as 02-07? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-01-08, 01:32 AM

My friend down in SoCal just picked up an 08 wrx and he is having a problem with it. Under boost it makes a constant whistling sound coming from the engine compartment. He checked all the hoses and tightened/replaced all the zip ties. Then he sent me a picture of what appears to be a cheap aftermarket Manual BCS. I think it would be best if he replaced it with a stock BCS so I was wondering if anyone knew if Subaru kept the same BCS with the newer model cars.

Here is the picture he sent me.

knucklesplitter · 2010-01-08, 06:30 AM

Pretty sure it's the same on the WRX as earlier years. Subaru #16102AA380. Not 100% positive though.

knucklesplitter · 2010-01-08, 06:34 AM

BTW have him check to see if the BCS is still on the car. It is attached to the intake manifold - #27 in this illustration:

(link with part numbers: http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/ )

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-01-08, 09:05 AM

Perfect! thank you.

cspr · 2010-01-08, 10:26 PM

Thanks for help..I will check tommorow and post my findings

2010-01-08, 09:05 AM	#4
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Perfect! thank you. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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2010-01-08, 01:32 AM	#1
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Boost Control Solenoid on 08 same as 02-07? My friend down in SoCal just picked up an 08 wrx and he is having a problem with it. Under boost it makes a constant whistling sound coming from the engine compartment. He checked all the hoses and tightened/replaced all the zip ties. Then he sent me a picture of what appears to be a cheap aftermarket Manual BCS. I think it would be best if he replaced it with a stock BCS so I was wondering if anyone knew if Subaru kept the same BCS with the newer model cars. Here is the picture he sent me. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin Last edited by 100_Percent_Juice; 2010-01-08 at 01:36 AM.

2010-01-08, 06:30 AM	#2
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	Pretty sure it's the same on the WRX as earlier years. Subaru #16102AA380. Not 100% positive though.

2010-01-08, 06:34 AM	#3
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	BTW have him check to see if the BCS is still on the car. It is attached to the intake manifold - #27 in this illustration: (link with part numbers: http://opposedforces.com/parts/impre...llustration_1/ )

2010-01-08, 10:26 PM	#5
cspr n00b Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monrovia,CA Posts: 11 Car: 08 WRX HB	Thanks for help..I will check tommorow and post my findings