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Mieser3 · 07-16-2013, 10:51 PM

I finally got everything hooked up on my Accuair e-Level kit last night and was hoping to test everything out. My truck project doesn't currently have any wiring in it. I connected everything per Accuair's instructions and I am using their power kit to the battery as well. When I hooked up the cable to my battery my compressors (I have dual compressors) run for about 2 seconds and then shut off. I have the battery on a charger as well. Is the battery I'm using not powerful enough to run the compressors? Just not sure why the compressors run for a couple seconds and then shut off and never start back up?

Thanks

Pro Performance · 07-16-2013, 11:04 PM

I believe the ECM will shut off the compressors if it detects low voltage. This is a safeguard to protect the compressors from draining the battery if a leak occurs. How many volts is coming from the battery and feeding the system? It should be a continuous 13.8V. I know you said it was on a charger, but I would check that first and go from there. Let us know what your findings are.
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Mieser3 · 07-17-2013, 02:49 PM

Thanks. I'll check the voltage at the battery when I get home tonight. Do I need to have the orange 12V switched wire connected to the battery to test the system?

Pro Performance · 07-17-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mieser3

Thanks. I'll check the voltage at the battery when I get home tonight. Do I need to have the orange 12V switched wire connected to the battery to test the system?

Yes, that is supposed to go to a keyed power source, but in your situation for testing purposes, you can touch it to the battery to power.

Mieser3 · 07-18-2013, 05:52 PM

I think not having the orange wire connected to the battery was my issue. Connected it and everything seems to be working perfect now. Thanks for responses.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-17-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pro performance

i believe the ecm will shut off the compressors if it detects low voltage. This is a safeguard to protect the compressors from draining the battery if a leak occurs. How many volts is coming from the battery and feeding the system? It should be a continuous 13.8v. I know you said it was on a charger, but i would check that first and go from there. Let us know what your findings are.
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72BlckButy · 07-20-2013, 10:52 AM

We need a video of the system cycling just to be sure....

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Mieser3 · 07-20-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

We need a video of the system cycling just to be sure....

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There's a short video on my build thread.

07-16-2013, 10:51 PM	#1
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Problem With Testing My Air Ride System I finally got everything hooked up on my Accuair e-Level kit last night and was hoping to test everything out. My truck project doesn't currently have any wiring in it. I connected everything per Accuair's instructions and I am using their power kit to the battery as well. When I hooked up the cable to my battery my compressors (I have dual compressors) run for about 2 seconds and then shut off. I have the battery on a charger as well. Is the battery I'm using not powerful enough to run the compressors? Just not sure why the compressors run for a couple seconds and then shut off and never start back up? Thanks __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

07-16-2013, 11:04 PM	#2
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Problem With Testing My Air Ride System I believe the ECM will shut off the compressors if it detects low voltage. This is a safeguard to protect the compressors from draining the battery if a leak occurs. How many volts is coming from the battery and feeding the system? It should be a continuous 13.8V. I know you said it was on a charger, but I would check that first and go from there. Let us know what your findings are. Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2013, 02:49 PM	#3
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Problem With Testing My Air Ride System Thanks. I'll check the voltage at the battery when I get home tonight. Do I need to have the orange 12V switched wire connected to the battery to test the system? __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

07-18-2013, 05:52 PM	#5
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: Problem With Testing My Air Ride System I think not having the orange wire connected to the battery was my issue. Connected it and everything seems to be working perfect now. Thanks for responses. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

07-20-2013, 10:52 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Problem With Testing My Air Ride System We need a video of the system cycling just to be sure.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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