Air Ride Problems

air ride is leaking, (got to find leak) but some times it will air up and sometimes it won't. This is my first esp. with this set up, can anyone give me some pointers of where to start trouble shooting???

found my problem...leaking air bag...got a pair ordered

An alternative to troubleshooting an intermittent air ride suspension problem is to simply replace the air ride bags with real springs. The air ride control system is relatively complex, especially with very little technical or detailed information available.

I purchased a set of rear springs from Strutmasters Suspensions (via Amazon) for $159.00. This is considerably less expensive than the airbags, compressor, controller, level sensors, etc. while assuring the problem will be corrected.

Once the car was supported and rear wheels removed, I had both airbags removed and new springs installed in less than an hour. Installation instructions were very good, including cutting the signal wire that generates the "Check Air Suspension" warning on the dash board.

The ride is very comfortable while I have the confidence that the problem will not return.

Greetings Mang I have a 2000 Crownvictoria LX with the ari ride but the previous owner remove it it has pros and cons in my case i will reintall the air bags due that no matter how much weight you put in the trunk or people seat back the system take care to maitain the rear leveled with coils it lows but I give you this site is the company that makes the air suspension systems for all cars who have R.A.S (Rear Air Suspension) www.arnottindustries.com , I order the catalog and they have an offer for the airbags,compressor an all for between 350.00 try it.

Mine always airs up but it like times out if it has been sitting long enough then if I turn the car off and back on it comes up to normal. My tire shop guys said one of the bags is leaking so I have some new ones on order.