Anyone encountered spoiled car solenoid?

[Jamessoh]

Hi everyone,

 

my engine malfunction light came on recently, and i sent in my car for repair. was told oxygen sensor spoiled and maybe solenoid also spoiled. oxygen sensors was replaced and car seemed ok now. was told that if light came on again, then solenoid need to be replaced.

 

first time i heard of solenoid in car. sound like some magnet thing.

 

anyone encountered this?

[Hulk]

Hi everyone,

 

my engine malfunction light came on recently, and i sent in my car for repair. was told oxygen sensor spoiled and maybe solenoid also spoiled. oxygen sensors was replaced and car seemed ok now. was told that if light came on again, then solenoid need to be replaced.

 

first time i heard of solenoid in car. sound like some magnet thing.

 

anyone encountered this?

 

Yes my colleague's Civic got one solenoid spoilt causing his battery keep on draining empty.

Solenoid is electromagnetic toggling on/off valve.