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      03-21-2020, 01:54 PM   #23
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?

cant hear any air escaping

tried spraying with soapy water too and no bubbles

it takes around 2 hours to drop a cm or so
So it's not dropping all the way down, like slammed?
slammed overnight
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?

cant hear any air escaping

tried spraying with soapy water too and no bubbles

it takes around 2 hours to drop a cm or so
So it's not dropping all the way down, like slammed?
slammed overnight
Hmm ok. Yeah if you are replacing the compressor again see if that works. If not, go back and check the lines. There could be a small pin hole or crack in the line.
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?

cant hear any air escaping

tried spraying with soapy water too and no bubbles

it takes around 2 hours to drop a cm or so
So it's not dropping all the way down, like slammed?
slammed overnight
Hmm ok. Yeah if you are replacing the compressor again see if that works. If not, go back and check the lines. There could be a small pin hole or crack in the line.
I agree. You've replaced everything and the air springs are tested before they are sold.

My money is on the lines, after you put back the new compressor lol. Leave the new one on 🤙🏽
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?

cant hear any air escaping

tried spraying with soapy water too and no bubbles

it takes around 2 hours to drop a cm or so
So it's not dropping all the way down, like slammed?
slammed overnight
Hmm ok. Yeah if you are replacing the compressor again see if that works. If not, go back and check the lines. There could be a small pin hole or crack in the line.
I agree. You've replaced everything and the air springs are tested before they are sold.

My money is on the lines, after you put back the new compressor lol. Leave the new one on
haha i see.

issue could be the compressor and lines then?

if it drops now then it has to be the line lol. nee compressor and new spring now
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?
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yep new spring and its still dropping! i have been monitoring with my cctv camera and can gradually see the back corner drop

going to finally put the new compressor on again now that the new arnott spring is in place.

wish i went the spring replacement route now!
Can you hear any air escaping? When I had my issue after replacing my air springs, I could hear air hissing. The left side air line wasn't seated properly for me. After I removed the line and put it back in, no more leaks.
Did you try the soapy water method as well?

cant hear any air escaping

tried spraying with soapy water too and no bubbles

it takes around 2 hours to drop a cm or so
So it's not dropping all the way down, like slammed?
slammed overnight
Hmm ok. Yeah if you are replacing the compressor again see if that works. If not, go back and check the lines. There could be a small pin hole or crack in the line.
I agree. You've replaced everything and the air springs are tested before they are sold.

My money is on the lines, after you put back the new compressor lol. Leave the new one on
haha i see.

issue could be the compressor and lines then?

if it drops now then it has to be the line lol. nee compressor and new spring now
Yes, it has to be the lines. Ensure they are pushed in well into the springs and that you tightened the compressor lines well but not to exceed and mess up the connections.
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Definitely do not over tighten. It doesn't take much to mess up the plastic thread.
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Maybe a stupid question, but I have been reading a little bit about the rear air suspension issues and was wondering if there wasn't some sort of aftermarket alternative(s)? Any coilover options or anything that would alleviate the issues?

I've been kicking around the idea of picking up an F15 w/3rd row seat, but this sort of thing might drive me crazy... haha
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Maybe a stupid question, but I have been reading a little bit about the rear air suspension issues and was wondering if there wasn't some sort of aftermarket alternative(s)? Any coilover options or anything that would alleviate the issues?

I've been kicking around the idea of picking up an F15 w/3rd row seat, but this sort of thing might drive me crazy... haha
hey

i was thinking of swapping to springs..they are easily available...however, the error codes and messages every time would annoy me...and I cant find anyone that can code it to stop throwing error codes.

im still having issues so maybe I should have dealt with error codes haha
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^^^ Any ideas of if they would be a direct fitment in place of the airbags or if additional modifications would be needed?

I feel like some error codes/warning lights might be a fair trade-off in favor of a longer term solution! haha
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^^^ Any ideas of if they would be a direct fitment in place of the airbags or if additional modifications would be needed?

I feel like some error codes/warning lights might be a fair trade-off in favor of a longer term solution! haha
yep they are a straight swap as far as im aware

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update on original issue:

the drivers side is now slammed instead of the passenger side after the new compressor

i have now removed the valve block and put the old one, sprayed it with soapy water and cant see any leaks. im now going to see if it drops again.

if so then new air lines will be fitted i think on both sides. just confusing how it was on one side, then slammed on the other side.

wow such a simple thing can cause a lot of headache haha
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the drivers side is now slammed instead of the passenger side after the new compressor

i have now removed the valve block and put the old one, sprayed it with soapy water and cant see any leaks. im now going to see if it drops again.

if so then new air lines will be fitted i think on both sides. just confusing how it was on one side, then slammed on the other side.

wow such a simple thing can cause a lot of headache haha
This after you rechecked your connection at the springs? Did you adjust any connections?
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update on original issue:

the drivers side is now slammed instead of the passenger side after the new compressor

i have now removed the valve block and put the old one, sprayed it with soapy water and cant see any leaks. im now going to see if it drops again.

if so then new air lines will be fitted i think on both sides. just confusing how it was on one side, then slammed on the other side.

wow such a simple thing can cause a lot of headache haha
This after you rechecked your connection at the springs? Did you adjust any connections?
i adjusted the springs and made sure the connection was seated correctly.

and then put the lines onto the block as i had to remove to get the spring out
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What haven't you replaced?
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What haven't you replaced?
everything replaced lol. but when i put new compressor on i reverted to old line as it was all in place properly (new one i just trial tested and because it dropped i didnt think it was the line)
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What haven't you replaced?
everything replaced lol. but when i put new compressor on i reverted to old line as it was all in place properly (new one i just trial tested and because it dropped i didnt think it was the line)
Hmm sounds like the line needs to be replaced.
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i think its resolved

put the old valve block in with new compressor and seems to be holding air. what are the chances!
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i think its resolved

put the old valve block in with new compressor and seems to be holding air. what are the chances!
so what was the issue for the benefit of the members in case they go through same problem?
Please don't say it was Teflon tape 😅
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i think its resolved

put the old valve block in with new compressor and seems to be holding air. what are the chances!
so what was the issue for the benefit of the members in case they go through same problem?
Please don't say it was Teflon tape
haha!

It looks like the new valve block was faulty!

Compressor needed replacing
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i think its resolved

put the old valve block in with new compressor and seems to be holding air. what are the chances!
so what was the issue for the benefit of the members in case they go through same problem?
Please don't say it was Teflon tape
haha!

It looks like the new valve block was faulty!

Compressor needed replacing
Nice.

Glad you got it fixed 🤙🏽
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i think its resolved

put the old valve block in with new compressor and seems to be holding air. what are the chances!
so what was the issue for the benefit of the members in case they go through same problem?
Please don't say it was Teflon tape
haha!

It looks like the new valve block was faulty!

Compressor needed replacing
Well glad you got that sorted out! Must be relieved lol
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