[C320-list] Gas Solenoid

[Scott Thompson]

If the switch snaps back then either the switch is broken or there is a 
short circuit causing the breaker to trip. You can figure out which it 
is by trying to turn the switch on with the main battery switch set to off.

I would definitely not remove the solenoid. Even if the valves on the 
stove are fail safe, this is a safety feature that lets you quickly cut 
off the gas in event of a fire. Suppose, for example, there were a leak 
in the system somewhere that caught fire. Killing power to the solenoid 
would put it out.

On 12/11/2012 3:25 PM, Colin Evans wrote:
> A friend has recently bought a 2006 Mk 1 320 and has a problem getting gas
> to the stove.  When he turns on the solenoid at the switch panel the switch
> springs back, no red light and no gas. This has only started over the last
> week.  He has had the boat for about 6 months.
> I was told by a gas fitter that we don`t really need the solenoid as we have
> the auto cut out valves on the stove.
> Any suggestions.
>
> *************************
> Regards
> Colin Evans
> Watermark
> Hull 774
> Lake Macquarie, Australia