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Re: Automation Direct solenoid question

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Originally Posted by Nebster View Post
However, the solenoid cables have 3 conductors instead of the normal two. Does anyone know why this is, and if they will still work with the PCM? The spec sheet for the cables is here. Thanks.
According to the spec sheet, the wiring diagram for that part number is Figure 10. The figure shows the two black wires are the solenoid, the green/yellow wire is shield. To use these with the PCM, you just wire up the two black wires to the PCM (red and black for a single channel, polarity doesn't matter), and ignore the green/yellow wire. You'll need to set the PCM to 24V.
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