TMA has a good point as the K40 relay is the power supply...

The reason that that code is registered is: the IFI computer checks for current draw from that solenoid..should be 1-2A..if the draw is too high or low that code is registered.. SINCE the new lower sulfur fuel appeared in June we have been selling about 25-30 a month of those actuators....000-078-44-49

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