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I just purchased a rear shock conversion kit. my rear end is on the ground. this air compressor, air shock is expensive. do i need a bypass switch for the electronic level control error message not to appear on dash once i install the rear shock kit?
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The compressor is 600 bucks. If you can hear it running, then one or more plastic air lines going up to each shock is cracked . The level sensor may not be turning the compressor on. If you have experienced high water or a lot of snow and salt the system needs to be looked at to see what failed.
That is not a question you ask on the internet, & no one has any diagrams, unless they own the same vehicle & have purchased factory manuals
You ask a dealer by giving the parts dept your VIN #
If your converting from air to conventional suspension, then you ask the parts suppliers that sell the new parts your going to use to replace the air shocks/struts
It will run about the same, there is a good web site we deal with that sells conversion kits or the air components needed to repair your car, we use them all the time. There pricing is good and also have all parts needed. Your car may just need air bags, but have run into many cars that the air bags had been leaking for a while and were left not repaired causing the air compressor to run so much that it overheated and cooked the compressor and relay.This is hard to say on yours without looking at it. if the air shocks air leaking then you will need to start with that and then if the car does not lift then you will need to check the fuse and relay, if there are good or replaced and still no air is made then compressor will need replacing. http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_CADILLAC_Air_Suspension_Parts_yid6_pid35.htmlthe compressor is 175.00 and the two shocks are 275.00. I did not see a conversion kit for this car. take a look at site and see if you can locate one. good day.
I am having the same problem, My compressor stopped working a few weeks ago. There is a conversion kit available. I have found that Strutmasters.com offers the best advice The kit is about 350 (if you need to replace the shock absorbers) or 225 without the absorbers. The dealer compressor runs for $589.... I found one for 390.
Remove battery, remove windshield washer bottle, remove air compressor and disconnect both air lines from the compressor dryer. Make sure compressor electrical wiring is plugged in, install battery, turn suspension switch to ON, turn ignition switch to the ON position, close all door and the compressor should come on and completely lower the whole truck. Once the truck is completely down, turn the ignition OFF, remove battery and connect both air lines. Install battery ensure electrical wiring is plugged in, turn ignition switch to ON, the compressor should come on and raise the vehicle to the correct ride height.
I have serviced these in the past and it will probably be a combination of things. I just a few weeks ago fixed a 1999 with the same problems. Generally from past repairs, the electric pump has been working overtime to compensate for leaking rear air shocks. The best solution is to replace them both, not a cheap repair, the pump around 275.00 and each shock arount 275.00.
Just with every thing over time things fail, the rear shocks develop leaks over time/weather cracks, they are easy to check, soapy water will identify this as the problem. If you can get under it enough to spray around the bottom of the shocks when they are inflated. These systems are computer controlled and if you have the proper scanner you can check the system out for eletrical problems easily. My past experiences with these suspensions as almost always the shocks and pump.
i installed the kit from strutmaster rides and drives great, did it in my garage in less than 2 hours,only problem is the airsuspension light you are suppose to clip keep light on,and will need to go to lincoln to turn offmbut does not effect anything on car so i just drive with suspension light on.
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