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Since: Nov 03, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:31 am
Post subject: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension  Add to elertz
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Hi! Just had a situation on this car where it lowered too much and
compressor would not kick on. Played with te fuses, started it , and came
back up, so far OK but every 15 minutes there is a "check air ride" message
on screen - is this a computer problem or something else? If it was a big
leak I would think it would not stay up like it has been for the last few
days. I wondered about check valves getting stuck or something like that
. Also, is there any shrader valve on system anywhere that I could just
pump up system with an air hose? Any info is appreciated. This is
otherwise a very nice car. Thanx, bob
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:23 am
Post subject: Re: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jul 22, 2:31 am, "ignatz" <bobthea....RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote:
> Hi! Just had a situation on this car where it lowered too much and
> compressor would not kick on. Played with te fuses, started it , and came
> back up, so far OK but every 15 minutes there is a "check air ride" message
> on screen - is this a computer problem or something else? If it was a big
> leak I would think it would not stay up like it has been for the last few
> days. I wondered about check valves getting stuck or something like that
> . Also, is there any shrader valve on system anywhere that I could just
> pump up system with an air hose? Any info is appreciated. This is
> otherwise a very nice car. Thanx, bob
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You have a leak and the compressor is having to run too much to keep
up. To verify this start the car and let it get to trim height. Then
turn off the suspension switch and drive the car around with the
suspension turned off. You will likely see one or more corners drop.
At 12 years your Lincoln is due for air spring (or air struts).
For a ton of info on Lincoln air suspension, check out: www.lincolnsonline..com |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:53 pm
Post subject: Re: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"ignatz" <bobtheatre.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
news:9b183adf37f2f3bdbb2266dc3ca6c4a7@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
> Hi! Just had a situation on this car where it lowered too much and
> compressor would not kick on. Played with te fuses, started it , and came
> back up, so far OK but every 15 minutes there is a "check air ride"
> message
> on screen - is this a computer problem or something else? If it was a big
> leak I would think it would not stay up like it has been for the last few
> days. I wondered about check valves getting stuck or something like that
> Also, is there any shrader valve on system anywhere that I could just
> pump up system with an air hose? Any info is appreciated. This is
> otherwise a very nice car. Thanx, bob
>
> --
> Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.ford/
> More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html
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Unfortunately, I don't have the service CD for '96 autos, just Ford trucks.
I looked at the diagrams for the Explorer Limited, and there was no Schrader
shown. If by chance there is one, my guess would be that it will be close to
or on the compressor. If there isn't one, and you really want to install
one, there are numerous types of 'vampire' taps that will install around the
air line wherever you want it. Check any refrigeration service house to find
them.
Good luck,
SC Tom >> Stay informed about: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:39 am
Post subject: Re: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jul 22, 4:53 pm, "SC Tom" <s... RemoveThis @tom.net> wrote:
> "ignatz" <bobthea... RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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> news:9b183adf37f2f3bdbb2266dc3ca6c4a7@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
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> > Hi! Just had a situation on this car where it lowered too much and
> > compressor would not kick on. Played with te fuses, started it , and came
> > back up, so far OK but every 15 minutes there is a "check air ride"
> > message
> > on screen - is this a computer problem or something else? If it was a big
> > leak I would think it would not stay up like it has been for the last few
> > days. I wondered about check valves getting stuck or something like that
> > Also, is there any shrader valve on system anywhere that I could just
> > pump up system with an air hose? Any info is appreciated. This is
> > otherwise a very nice car. Thanx, bob
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> > --
> > Message posted usinghttp://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.ford/
> > More information athttp://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html
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> Unfortunately, I don't have the service CD for '96 autos, just Ford trucks.
> I looked at the diagrams for the Explorer Limited, and there was no Schrader
> shown. If by chance there is one, my guess would be that it will be close to
> or on the compressor. If there isn't one, and you really want to install
> one, there are numerous types of 'vampire' taps that will install around the
> air line wherever you want it. Check any refrigeration service house to find
> them.
>
> Good luck,
> SC Tom- Hide quoted text -
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There is no schrader valve on the Mark VIII. There was on earlier
systems, but they disappeared in the early 90s. Tapping one of the
lines would work, but it's not a good idea. The air won't go through
the dryer and you don't want moisture in the system. The best course
of action is to find and fix the problem.
The compressor is not designed to make up for leaks in the system,
Running it with a leak will quickly trash the compressor adding more
expense to the repair. >> Stay informed about: lincoln mark 8 1996 air suspension |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:47 am
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:09 am
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