Did you disconnect the wire at the valve itself or just at the controller?
I did it at the controller as it was easier. From the direction of your question I should try it at the valve itself...? I will do so this evening.
Also, if this helps, I think I remember trying a couple other things... I "felt" the selonoid to try to determine if there was something activating it as you can usually feel a humming in the things when they are on - nothin on the valve that was supposedly off. Also, I tried cranking down the valve to see if I could turn off the water manually - you know that X-looking thing on top... Screwing it down all the way made no difference. Hoever, this was a while back so I'll try everything again this evening and report back tomorrow.
These steps sound okay?
Thanks