failed air system electronics

[soma]

Dear all!

Today I got a message from my 96 Mark VIII "check air ride system" and I noticed that the compressor would not turn on ever since. (The front of the car dropped slowly as I was driving it around (both airbags). I assume that there should be a failure of the compressor controlling electronics sine I have replaced the air compressor and all of the air bags through the last years. I have checked both fuses which drive the compressor (the 15A and the 50A as well and they seem to be fine). The message to check air ride system comes after about one minute of driving.
So basically according to the previous discussions and JP's suggestions it is likely that the compressor relay failed and I should replace it with the ABS relay temporarily.
I really need your help because I'm not very experienced with repairing cars and in addition I will need to do it on the streets of London so I would like to do it as fast as possible... I do have some tools which will help...
So it would be really huge help of someone would tell me how exactly I can get to the compressor's relay and the ABS's relay. (What do I need to take apart in order to get to them things I should watch out for an so on...?)

Thanks a lot!!!!!

Soma

 

[soma]

Hi every one,

I managede to find the relays and I have installed the ABS's relay onto the compressor and now it works perfectly aggain! now I only have to order a new relay for the ABS......

 

[Roadboss]

Get yourself in touch with Eddie Spinks at America Air Suspension.

http://www.americanairsuspension.com/PARTS BY VEHICLE.htm

It's only a matter of time that you will be needing some his product and great knowledge, Most of us around here have really benefitted from his contributions

 

[maxmk8]

BTW it also sounds like you have leaking bags... ?! The car should not drop when the air compressor is off.