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Old 03-29-12, 05:45 PM
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Unhappy air suspension issues. Please i need help.

I swapped my air suspension for a set of BC Racing Coilovers and decided to switch back. So I reinstalled the air suspension. The problem is that I hear the compressor but it does not seem to be pumping the airbags. So the car is dropped all the way to the ground. I must be missing something or could it be that the airbags are damaged? I had them boxed and sealed in the garage.
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If the bags were fully deflated, it may take a heck of a long time to prime the system and refill them all to a normal ride height.

I'd ensure you don't have any leaks also. Spray soapy water at each connection point and look for bubbles.
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did you make sure that you connected the lines back up properly? just making sure cuz in IT a lot of problems stem from wires not being 100% fully connected... (is your computer plugged in???)
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Sorry for the off topic, but did you not like the BC coils?

also, from what I've read the stock compressor does take a butt load of time to raise from deflated (w/ controller), so drive around awhile and give it time like waljai suggested if lines are all good.
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Umm, I wouldn't recommend driving around if there is no air in the bags at all.
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thanks for your input guys, but Sojah which computer are u talking about? I dont understand. How many computers are there?
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(is your computer plugged in???)

that ^ ^ ^ was just a joking reference to what an IT help desk person would ask when someone says their computer doesn't work. it sounds stupid but you gotta check the basic stuff first before you move on to more technical troubleshooting. sorry for the confusions, but just asking if your hoses were connected properly?
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