2011 Air Suspension Issue

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Hi everyone. I'm new to the forums the good thing is I see that people have recent posts so I know there's still some activity and can definitely use some help. I've read through some other threads on similar issues but could not find my answer or maybe I overlooked it so I apologize if this was already on another thread.

I have a 2011 Yukon Denali with the 6.2 and that air ride suspension system. I mentioned this in another thread but didn't get a response so I'll try here.

About 3 weeks ago I installed new tires on the vehicle everything was fine. The following weekend on a family trip fully loaded with people in all seven seats I noticed that the tires were rubbing along the fender well Shield. Especially when trying to go like on state banking curved on ramps and off ramps. I noticed that both air shocks were completely shot and no air was holding in the bags. I assume that the air compressor also failed trying to keep up because it no longer functioned.

During Black Friday I purchased from LKQ A1 Auto Parts a replacement airbag shock and compressor kit. It got great reviews and lifetime warranty. I installed them when they arrived accordingly to their videos and instructions. When I turned on the vehicle the compressor kicked on the truck self-leveled and it was great. About another week goes by and the following weekend I had the same issue the bags were bottomed out and I noticed that the compressor wasn't kicking on.

I'll try to explain the step by step process that I did to diagnose.

I double checked all the wiring harness even crawled underneath the frame and I found no brakes in the wires or in the connectors nothing loose nothing corroded nothing wet. I checked fuses#2, #54, #58 according to the manual and other online sources. No fuses blown. I replace them anyways just in case nothing happened. I located the ASC relay and check the relay. It passed and clicked over when I connected the pins however it would not engage in the harness. I took alligator clamps with pins and bypassed pin number 30 to 87 and the compressor kicked on and ran just fine however it would not fill the bags. I disconnected the airline from the compressor I am getting air out of the compressor. I took an air nozzle and checked the airlines and there's no obstructions that I can see. The airlines are original but there's no cracks or kinks in the line.

I re pulled out the compressor and double checked all the hoses and wiring I don't see any shorts or issues all I know is it doesn't kick on. I also found the module after looking at other people's posts that's behind the spare tire and I don't see any issues with the wiring harness or the module itself like no damage or anything like that however I don't know if it's an internal issue or what to look for.
 

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Hi everyone. I'm new to the forums the good thing is I see that people have recent posts so I know there's still some activity and can definitely use some help. I've read through some other threads on similar issues but could not find my answer or maybe I overlooked it so I apologize if this was already on another thread.

I have a 2011 Yukon Denali with the 6.2 and that air ride suspension system. I mentioned this in another thread but didn't get a response so I'll try here.

About 3 weeks ago I installed new tires on the vehicle everything was fine. The following weekend on a family trip fully loaded with people in all seven seats I noticed that the tires were rubbing along the fender well Shield. Especially when trying to go like on state banking curved on ramps and off ramps. I noticed that both air shocks were completely shot and no air was holding in the bags. I assume that the air compressor also failed trying to keep up because it no longer functioned.

During Black Friday I purchased from LKQ A1 Auto Parts a replacement airbag shock and compressor kit. It got great reviews and lifetime warranty. I installed them when they arrived accordingly to their videos and instructions. When I turned on the vehicle the compressor kicked on the truck self-leveled and it was great. About another week goes by and the following weekend I had the same issue the bags were bottomed out and I noticed that the compressor wasn't kicking on.

I'll try to explain the step by step process that I did to diagnose.

I double checked all the wiring harness even crawled underneath the frame and I found no brakes in the wires or in the connectors nothing loose nothing corroded nothing wet. I checked fuses#2, #54, #58 according to the manual and other online sources. No fuses blown. I replace them anyways just in case nothing happened. I located the ASC relay and check the relay. It passed and clicked over when I connected the pins however it would not engage in the harness. I took alligator clamps with pins and bypassed pin number 30 to 87 and the compressor kicked on and ran just fine however it would not fill the bags. I disconnected the airline from the compressor I am getting air out of the compressor. I took an air nozzle and checked the airlines and there's no obstructions that I can see. The airlines are original but there's no cracks or kinks in the line.

I re pulled out the compressor and double checked all the hoses and wiring I don't see any shorts or issues all I know is it doesn't kick on. I also found the module after looking at other people's posts that's behind the spare tire and I don't see any issues with the wiring harness or the module itself like no damage or anything like that however I don't know if it's an internal issue or what to look for.
your missing something.......
"I took alligator clamps with pins and bypassed pin number 30 to 87 and the compressor kicked on and ran just fine however it would not fill the bags. I disconnected the airline from the compressor I am getting air out of the compressor. I took an air nozzle and checked the airlines and there's no obstructions that I can see. The airlines are original but there's no cracks or kinks in the line".
1. spray some soap & water mixture on the pump, pump relief valve, airline splitter. check for bubbles
2 next do the same on shock bladders.
you can't have air, yet no air
 

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