Solenoid valve

The invention relates to a solenoid valve with an inlet connection and an outlet connection, having between them a blocking device with a valve seat, a closure member and an armature, which influences a position of the closure member in relation to the valve seat. The invention relates to a solenoid valve with an inlet connection and an outlet connection, having between them a blocking device with a valve seat, a closure member and an armature, which influences a position of the closure member in relation to the valve seat. It is endeavoured to make a valve with a simple embodiment and little wear. For this purpose, it is ensured that the armature is arranged in a housing, dividing it into two chambers, and that the armature has a movement stroke with several sections, one first section being in the form of an idle stroke, during which a connection between the two chambers is open and the position of the closure member in relation to the valve seat does not change, and a second section being in the form of an effective stroke, during which the connection between the two chambers is closed and the armature causes or permits a movement of the closure member.