Air suspension Issues

Tiny
RYAN WHITE
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  • 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
My air compressor kicks in when it is supposed to after I start the vehicle.
However, only the right front bag is filling. The left front is filling slightly and absolutely nothing is getting to the rear bags. During the first compressor cycle the right bag fills all the way while the left bag only gets a partial fill, then the compressor stops. About twenty seconds later a second compressor cycle begins with no noticeable change in any of the other three bags, and after trying for about twenty seconds it stops and immediately vents itself. Then about twenty seconds later the compressor begins a third cycle with no change in the other three bags and after trying for about twenty seconds it stops and then immediately vents itself. After this third failure the 'Air Suspension' light comes on.

I have performed a thorough soap test with no leaks to be found throughout the entire system. I have check all solenoids involved and they all transition as expected.

In my opinion, without further diagnostic, I would point a finger at either low pressure from compressor or a blocked line after the "T" line on the right front side and a block either before or after the rear control solenoid. The odds are a little high for two blockages at the same time, so I am leaning toward a failing compressor (even though it was replaced less than two years ago).

So my question is, what is the PSI output spec on these compressors and does what I mentioned above make any sense?
Thursday, June 6th, 2019 AT 1:05 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Honestly, the PSI isn't offered in any manual. But, I can tell you that it has a 260psi relief valve. However, what you said does make sense. If you checked for leaks and found none, there could possibly be a blockage. Also, there is also an electronic control module.

Have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes? That could help answer the question. Also, if you have a live data scanner, here is how to test both front and rear separately.

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WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.

WARNING: Disconnecting an air line that is connected to the air compressor can cause personal injury or damage to components as high pressure air is vented uncontrolled.

1. Turn the air suspension switch ON.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
3. Connect NGS Tester to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
4. Select Air Suspension Control Module under Active Command Mode:
- VENT FRNT to deflate the front down.
- LIFT FRNT to inflate the front up.
- VENT REAR to deflate the rear down.
- LIFT REAR to inflate the rear up.

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If you can test it, let me know what you find and let me know if you are able to check for diagnostic trouble codes.

Joe
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Friday, June 7th, 2019 AT 7:02 PM

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