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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by F12_Tokyo, Jul 4, 2021.

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  1. F12_Tokyo

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    #1 F12_Tokyo, Jul 4, 2021
    Hi everyone,

    I need to locate the solenoid valve that control the vacuum to the exhaust valves. I imagine it’s located in the engine bay but can’t figure out where they are. Does anyone know or have photo?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Viperjoe

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    #2 Viperjoe, Jul 4, 2021
    So should we assume that your question pertains to an F12?
     
  3. Viperjoe

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    #3 Viperjoe, Jul 4, 2021
    Sorry I failed to note the header. Drop the splitter. The valves are readily apparent.


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  4. F12_Tokyo

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    #4 F12_Tokyo, Jul 7, 2021
    Thank you. Is the solenoid in the engine bay? Looking to block from there rather than dropping the splitter if possible.
     
  5. Viperjoe

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    #5 Viperjoe, Jul 7, 2021
    Nope, drop the splitter. Very easy to do.
     
  6. mdrums

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    #6 mdrums, Jul 7, 2021
    Like ViperJoe says you need to drop the rear diffuser and you’ll easily see the exhaust valves. Be careful as the DRS is part of the diffuser and there is a electrical plug to undo.
     
  7. F12_Tokyo

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    #7 F12_Tokyo, Jul 7, 2021
    Thanks for the replies guys. I really appreciate it.
     
  8. Viperjoe

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    #8 Viperjoe, Jul 8, 2021
    Yes diffuser is correct. I mistakenly referred to it as a splitter. There are also electrical connections for the fog lamp and rear camera. Extremely easy job.


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  10. F12_Tokyo

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    #10 F12_Tokyo, Jul 9, 2021
    Thanks alot for this. I spend a lot of time but could not locate it via the engine bay (488 spider). What I am trying to do is basically install a remote valve kit that will bypass the factory one. I know most just unplug the hose from the mufflers which is the same thing on Porsche GT3's but I located the valve solenoid and did the same thing.

    Do you know if the 2 solenoids can be accessed without removing the under panel?

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