Maintenance: How to Replace the Solenoids on a 2020 Smart Pods

Work Instructions: How to Replace Solenoids on 2020 Smart Pods

Preliminary Note: These Instructions are applicable for 2020 Smart Pods only.

Parts Needed: 

• Solenoid (P-AIR-2244) https://shop.tommycarwash.com/P-AIR-2244?page=1

Tools Needed: 

• Small Phillips Head Screwdriver 

Procedure: 

1. Press a wash stop button in.
2. Turn off the air pressure to the detergent pod by closing the ball valve.
3. Using a small Phillips head screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws holding the solenoid in place. Keep screws in a safe place.
4. After the screws are removed, remove the solenoid.
5. Place the new solenoid into place and tighten the screws back into place.
6. After the new solenoid is mounted, turn the air pressure back on to the detergent pod by opening the ball valve.
7. Pull out the wash stop.
8. Test the function of the solenoid that has just been replaced.
9. If the function does not turn on, check what may have been missed, (a wash stop pressed in still, air pressure still off, etc.)
10. If the function works, make sure to turn the function back to “Auto” on Tommy Controller.

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