94 PAU Compressor question

Sometimes my compressor doesn't run much, and car is level. On the other hand it runs every 3 to 5 minutes sometimes. It doesn't kill the battery. I have noticed sometimes after driving that the rear doesn't seem to be at ride height. The rear air shocks are brand new Monroe reflex. So I'm pointing the problem towards the comp. Has anyone ever broken on apart, can I replace the rings inside? What can I do? thanks!!!!

First, you might try the “soapy water” test, on all the fittings. If they all check good, move on to the next step. :wink: If you would rather not bother with the compressor, you could do as I did and install a manual fill station. (Monroe part # AK29). With the manual fill setup, you can adjust for the best ride and handling anytime you want. I do not know of a repair kit for the compressor! Usually when they go bad, you have a choice of buying a new one (cost prohibitive), or getting a used one from a bone yard!:screwy:

How do you do the soapy water test? And what are yours set at, psi, with the manual kit? TY

The “soapy water test”, consist of mixing a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent with water in a spray bottle, (shaking it up) and spraying it on the fittings. If you have air escaping, the bubbles from the soapy solution will get larger. This solution works the same way for checking tire and AC leaks.:)

I usually run about 20-25 psig on the rear struts. Any more, and the rear is too high and the ride is rough. I normally set it so the rear is about ½ in higher than the front. This setting corresponds to ½ in. higher than the ALC would normally control the height.:wink:

Thats some good info! Thanks! Just one last thing on this about the manual kit. Does this kit have one inlet for both air shocks? Or 2 for each air shock? And if it is just the one, how does handle around turns? I am wondering if when you make a turn, like a long kinda sharpe on-ramp will all the pressure on the weighted side go to the other side? Thanks

The manual fill kit has a “T” that both sides go into, then into a single fill station. It works the same as the compressor; it supplies equal pressure to both struts. By the way, the kit only cost $5.00. You can install it without removing any of the current lines, except the point of connection to the strut. When I first installed the manual fill kit, I used tie-straps to secure the old lines under the car, in case I wanted to go back to the original. That was about two years ago and I have no desire to go back!

Ok, I'm sold. Going to get the kit tomorrow. Thanks for your help on this! Will post back.

Sorry, forgot to ask this, where do I disconnect the compressor at? At the unit itself? Thanks

Just pull the fuse. If I remember correctly,:confused: it is fuse #12 & 20 amps, located in the driver’s side fuse panel.:grinyes:

It works great, better than the compressor I think. Thanks for saving me some more :2cents: !