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Old 02-20-2011, 09:00 PM
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99 navigator suspension repairs

I am planning on getting a new compressor, rear bags and resealing the solenoids. I am going to be getting the parts from American air suspensions. The 1-2-1 deal My question is should I replace the relay as well or is the existing one going to be ok. The suspension currently works but I throw a chk susp light every time I drive after 5 minutes or so. Eddie if your out there your thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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No thoughts?
 
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:37 PM
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Considering all of the other more expensive parts you're replacing, also changing the relay is cheap insurance by comparison. The contacts do wear out over time.
 
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Not sure why you are spending the money on a new compressor? If you as many of us have, determined a small leak in one of the air bags, your compressor will be heavily taxed trying to keep the bags at their proper level, heating up the compressor and having the suspension light come on. Once you shut off and back on, the switch under the passenger side dash, the light goes out. It the pumps working, get under your truck and listen for a leak or spray with soapy water to see bubbles. The other issue is to check the air line coupler locatred right on top of the steering box. This can go bad and needs replacing with time. No need to replace the compressor.
 
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Well because I am also buying new bags as well. As I said in my original post. My front air shocks are only 6 months old. Just looking for opinions on whether or not the relay might be getting tired due to the compressor continually kicking on.
 
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