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Jcentsr6 · 01-01-2009, 12:53 PM

I asked one of my techs to pull my truck in last night before he left the shop...he called me only to say that the readout for my bags said (0) all all corners, that he did not hear my compressor turning on, and that the switches were not working. The truck is stuck in full drop. The system is air ride tech...does anyone have any ideas where I should start...or what could have happened?? It was very cold today if that helps.

**lolife99** · 01-01-2009, 01:09 PM

PM Tony or one of the other Air Ride Technologies guys.

see ten · 01-01-2009, 01:16 PM

Fuse blown for your switch box? If it's blown you aren't going to get a signal to the switches. In turn the compressor wont kick on due to it not having had a load put on it. My gauges only read when there's air in them, since you're aired out they should be on 0. Of course if the fuse is blown you probably have a shorted wire somewhere.

Jcentsr6 · 01-01-2009, 02:56 PM

If the fuse is blown...wouldnt it cut power to the readout screen to? (I can see the readout)

see ten · 01-01-2009, 03:12 PM

No idea....mine has manual gauges.

SCOTI · 01-01-2009, 03:32 PM

Verify the compressors have power going to them.

**scotts62** · 01-01-2009, 05:30 PM

Process of elimination.. Whats getting power and what isnt, should be able to track the problem down. Im sure you have a fuse to the compressor too.

Jcentsr6 · 01-01-2009, 05:47 PM

will do. I will check when I get to work in the am. Thanks guys.

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm going to guess that you have a fuse blown to the compressor. If the compressor tries to kick on while the truck is turned off it can create a heavy amp draw and blow the fuse. If you have a slight leak in the system, it will drain everything and won't allow you to air up.

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2009, 06:18 PM

Just an FYI- I "always" leave my truck at ride height when sitting overnight. That way I know if I have a leak as soon as I see what height the truck is at.

see ten · 01-01-2009, 06:27 PM

Hmm, I see the logic behind that but I thought it was advised to air em out when they weren't being driven. Mine loses less than 10 pounds in 24 hours, which is difficult to see without checking the gauges.

**N2TRUX** · 01-05-2009, 12:02 AM

Loosing a slight amount of air is common. I just don't want to find I have a steady leak after I have left the garage.

n2billet · 01-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Also check your "grounds" that has been our #1 source of failures.

Tony@AirRideTech · 01-05-2009, 10:54 AM

i am following this thread so be sure to hit me up if you need anything. You can also get me directly at my desk at 812-481-4704 or Tony@ridetech.com

Jcentsr6 · 01-10-2009, 12:12 AM

Guys...I went to work, started the truck and everything worked fine. The lcd screed took a second to turn on then it would move up and down ok. Thanks for the help...and tony I will pm email if it happens again.

XXL · 01-10-2009, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

You can also get me directly at my desk

Let it ring a while...

SCOTI · 01-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Let it ring a while...

Hhmmm . . .... Why isn't his other hand on top of the desk

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01-01-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: bags will not air up. PM Tony or one of the other Air Ride Technologies guys. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: bags will not air up. Fuse blown for your switch box? If it's blown you aren't going to get a signal to the switches. In turn the compressor wont kick on due to it not having had a load put on it. My gauges only read when there's air in them, since you're aired out they should be on 0. Of course if the fuse is blown you probably have a shorted wire somewhere.

01-01-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: bags will not air up. If the fuse is blown...wouldnt it cut power to the readout screen to? (I can see the readout) __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

01-01-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: bags will not air up. No idea....mine has manual gauges.

01-01-2009, 03:32 PM	#6
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01-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	bags will not air up. I asked one of my techs to pull my truck in last night before he left the shop...he called me only to say that the readout for my bags said (0) all all corners, that he did not hear my compressor turning on, and that the switches were not working. The truck is stuck in full drop. The system is air ride tech...does anyone have any ideas where I should start...or what could have happened?? It was very cold today if that helps. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

01-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: bags will not air up. Process of elimination.. Whats getting power and what isnt, should be able to track the problem down. Im sure you have a fuse to the compressor too. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-01-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: bags will not air up. will do. I will check when I get to work in the am. Thanks guys. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

01-01-2009, 06:17 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: bags will not air up. I'm going to guess that you have a fuse blown to the compressor. If the compressor tries to kick on while the truck is turned off it can create a heavy amp draw and blow the fuse. If you have a slight leak in the system, it will drain everything and won't allow you to air up. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2009, 06:18 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: bags will not air up. Just an FYI- I "always" leave my truck at ride height when sitting overnight. That way I know if I have a leak as soon as I see what height the truck is at. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2009, 06:27 PM	#11
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: bags will not air up. Hmm, I see the logic behind that but I thought it was advised to air em out when they weren't being driven. Mine loses less than 10 pounds in 24 hours, which is difficult to see without checking the gauges.

01-05-2009, 12:02 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: bags will not air up. Loosing a slight amount of air is common. I just don't want to find I have a steady leak after I have left the garage. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#13
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: bags will not air up. Also check your "grounds" that has been our #1 source of failures. __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-05-2009, 10:54 AM	#14
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: bags will not air up. i am following this thread so be sure to hit me up if you need anything. You can also get me directly at my desk at 812-481-4704 or Tony@ridetech.com

01-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#15
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: bags will not air up. Guys...I went to work, started the truck and everything worked fine. The lcd screed took a second to turn on then it would move up and down ok. Thanks for the help...and tony I will pm email if it happens again. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.



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