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Old 12-09-09, 12:15 PM
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So its been pretty cold locally here and i have been having some issues with my air ride. i dont know if its related to the weather or just my set up. i have an air runner system and my tank isnt filling to normal capacity. from what ive seen it normally fills to around 70+ psi, and the tank has only been filling to about 40 psi then the compressor kicks off. someone said it might have something to do with the lines freezing however my compressor and tank are both in my trunk. I think it has something to do with my compressor however i have no clue what it may be.
have any of you had any experiences like this or have any idea what it may be? thanks
Old 12-09-09, 02:00 PM
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possibly a faulty pressure switch.. but only 70 psi?
Old 12-09-09, 09:28 PM
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Im not having any issues with my setup. Its still pumping my tanks up to 75psi, which is where its set at. I can still raise and lower my car, in +10* degree weather. Its 530am at that temp...BRRR!!!
My setup is in the trunk as well, but I can say that my alarm is acting up tho LOL

Good luck meng
Old 12-09-09, 09:57 PM
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tank?? at only 70? mine goes to 200 PSI. and the bags always stay at 120 front 105 rear. regardless of temp.. however since im in socal it doesnt get like 10 degrees or -10 lol..
Old 12-09-09, 10:13 PM
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How many gallons is the AR tank? My tank stops at 175. Since I don't adjust my air too much, I notice my car is lower when it's really cold outside.
Old 12-09-09, 11:05 PM
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I just had the right rear sink in the morning 20 degrees and the front left sink some too


I am hoping its the weather ?, Otherwise I will be out with a damn soap water mix and testing lines
Old 12-10-09, 07:36 AM
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If he's like me then the tank reads at 70psi cause it hasn't been setup yet. Mine tank fills at 80psi. I forgot what UAS said to do to adjust the gauge
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yah i dont know exactly how to set it up. a shop installed mine and this is what it reads
i have a 5 gal tank that comes with the kit. i have a dakota digital reader to read the psi. im just not sure why im having issues getting the tank to fill up all the way, im worried that i have a faulty compressor and have to upgrade it. i know there is a slight leak in the front drivers side bag but i have never had this issue before. i was hoping it was just due to the cold weather but it looks less and less like that.
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IMO, it's either two things. One the moisture inside the system is frozen or two the pressure switch is faulty. What kind of compressors do you have?
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im saying its a faulty pressure switch.
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Originally Posted by mrkenji
yah i dont know exactly how to set it up. a shop installed mine and this is what it reads
i have a 5 gal tank that comes with the kit. i have a dakota digital reader to read the psi. im just not sure why im having issues getting the tank to fill up all the way, im worried that i have a faulty compressor and have to upgrade it. i know there is a slight leak in the front drivers side bag but i have never had this issue before. i was hoping it was just due to the cold weather but it looks less and less like that.
You did want a bigger compressor anyways lol
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not sure of the compressor brand. it is the one provided by airrunner.
yah i did want a bigger one so it fills faster but id really like to save the money because its kinda scarce right now because of xmas season.

faulty pressure switch or frozen moisture in my lines..
hopefully the moisture thaws out so it fixes itself *crosses fingers*
Old 12-10-09, 08:55 PM
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AirRunner usually comes with Firestone Compressor.
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which is better firestone compressors or viair??
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Air zenith ;P


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