Air ride system, front bags do not air up

BIGG EM

MEMBER
1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

My first question is, what would cause my front bags to not air up?
My rear air up and hold. I had to change the front and since changing the bags they don't want to air up. My compressor is coming on and airing the rear up and the rear is holding. Before I swapped the old bags for new my front end would leak down overnight. I love the ride my air ride provides and don't want to change over to springs.
My second question is, does the system require any type of "reprogramming" after the bags are replaced? Thank you for your expertise on this matter!

1 Reply

JOETECHPRO

MECHANIC
705 POSTS

Hey BIGG EM,

I would say first check the ride height sensor/sensors attached to the front suspension arms are in tact and were not affected when you replaced the air bags.

If they have got stuck down in the extended position the bags will not air up.

If it used to fill okay then just replacing the bags should not cause you a problem.

Also check whether you have managed to kink the lines to the airbags.

The system will not require reprogramming when bags are replaced.

It purely runs pressure/relieves pressure based on the measured ride height.

Hope that helps, let me know how you go and if you have any further questions.

Regards, Joe