Lesson 02In production20 min

On/Off Solenoids

On/Off Solenoids is Lesson 2 of Voltzs Module 16, Actuators, Solenoids & Electric Motor Control. This automotive diagnostic lesson explains Coil resistance, inductive load, flyback and power/ground control. It is designed to show technicians, apprentices, auto electricians and serious DIY learners not only what the system does, but how to reason through it: what to inspect first, which tool or measurement is appropriate, where a test should be made when safe, what the result can prove, what it cannot prove, and what the next diagnostic step should be. By the end, the learner should be able to Test a simple solenoid circuit correctly. Voltzs builds this knowledge in sequence from Lesson 1: ECU Outputs and Driver Protection and prepares the learner for Lesson 3: PWM Solenoids. Vehicle-specific values, pinouts and procedures vary, so the full lesson distinguishes universal electrical principles from specifications that must be checked against reliable manufacturer information.

What this lesson covers

Coil resistance; inductive load; flyback; power/ground control; click tests vs electrical proof.

What you will be able to do

Test a simple solenoid circuit correctly.

Where it sits in the programme

Builds on
Lesson 1: ECU Outputs and Driver Protection
Feeds into
Lesson 3: PWM Solenoids

Common questions

  • What does on/off solenoids teach?

    It teaches Coil resistance, inductive load, flyback and power/ground control, with the emphasis on understanding the circuit or system and choosing evidence-based diagnostic tests.

  • Is this just theory?

    No. The Voltzs lesson format is designed around real automotive measurements, tool setup, expected-versus-actual results, diagnostic decisions and practical examples where they can be demonstrated safely.

  • What should I know afterwards?

    You should be able to Test a simple solenoid circuit correctly.

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