Air Suspension Problems

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TIMKOJEFF
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I just bought this expedition yesterday. It is the Eddie Bauer edition with 4wd and air suspension. I have never owned a vehicle with air suspension before, but need it now for towing my boat.

The compressor comes on every 5 minutes or so and runs for about a minute at a time. When I start the truck, I don't notice a big change in the height of the truck, but it has 4 corner leveling so it may be too even for me to notice.

How often should the compressor come on? Is there an air tank to store air? Does anyone have a diagram of the system so I can find the air lines and look for a leak?
Jun 10, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no air tank, does run often but should not leak down overnight. i would use soapy water around the joints to look for leaks.

Roy
Jun 10, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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TIMKOJEFF
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But should it run every few minutes? That seems excessive. Also, should I notice a change in the height of the truck?
Jun 10, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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as I stated in the answer, it should not leak down overnight which indicates a leak and it will cause it to turn on more often. try the soapy water to see if you can find it yourself before getting help.

Roy
Jun 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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