Air Ride System

NICOLE4EVER

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1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
180,000 MILES

My car is having trouble starting and I need to get it towed to the shop. Since the car will not kick over the air ride system has lowered itself down completely. Usually when I start the car it raises up. My question is is there a way to get the car to raise up a little so that I can get it towed in? How can I raise it if it's not kicking over?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The engine needs started.

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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 6:13 PM

NICOLE4EVER

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Of course it needs started- I'm asking if there is a way to lift it without starting it.

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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 AT 6:55 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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No

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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 1:35 PM

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The engine DOES NOT need to be running for the air ride system to work. But the battery needs to have enough power to run the system. Try to put a battery charger on the car for awhile and try it then.

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Sunday, February 6th, 2011 AT 6:27 PM