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OK, so random suspension problem here lately. It's been lowered nearly 4.5 years. Just about completely level when aired up in the back.

The last few weeks I've noticed that the rear is almost an inch to 1.5 higher when the comp shuts off. Sometimes it'll stay like that after parking, sometimes it'll deflate. There' s no certain times or instances that it does it. Very random.

Could the ride height sensors be failing?
Air shocks going bad??
I wish i could help, not real sure but id say your on the right track, sensors or a leak in the shock, or maybe the compressor is going bad, gotta be one of those general parts.
 
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I wish i could help, not real sure but id say your on the right track, sensors or a leak in the shock, or maybe the compressor is going bad, gotta be one of those general parts.
Compressor definitely works. I do see some oily fluid on the pass side shock

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If it's higher 1.5 evenly on both sides I would think it's the sensor. If one shock was bad one side would be off. And both shocks never go out at once:shrug:
 
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That's what's also leading me to think sensors. Yes, it's evenly higher on both sides

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Sensors makes sense, i just meant maybe it had a slight leak that is causing it to over inflate.
 

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Rears equalize on both sides so if one shock is bad it can cause this.

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Are you sure? What if I removed an auto ride link and decreased the length by half? It should only fill until it reaches the limit correct?

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It's may give you a service suspension warning if the two sides are way apart.

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Ok, so I replaced the autoride shocks. It seems now the compressor isn't working. I have checked any relays yet, but is it possible that I need to reset anything since replacing parts of the air ride system?

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Ok, so I replaced the autoride shocks. It seems now the compressor isn't working. I have checked any relays yet, but is it possible that I need to reset anything since replacing parts of the air ride system?

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that would be some bad luck, I recently replaced both mine, as soon as I turned the key they aired right up, your not getting a cel? I would check to make sure the pump is getting power first, if so then maybe it just went out, I think you can manually power up the pump with 12v also to check operation.
 

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