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Another air strut issue

A couple of years ago after much pain and confusion by my local German car "expert" we found some issues with my front air strut system. Replaced the compressor and the left strut for $$$$$. Later as the right strut gave way, I realized how easy it was to R&R myself and picked up a rebuilt one from Arnot for half the price of the dealer strut and had it replaced one Saturday morning before lunch.

All is well until recently both sides are compressed in the morning when I come out to the car. when I open the door the system kicks in and both sides inflate. Im guessing there might be a leak in the air line from the compressor to the front system. Any suggestions on where to look or other possible causes?

It's a 2003 4.4

Thanks,
Jeff

First place to look is the air strut inlet connectors. Those are very easy to leak. Soapy water and a cellphone camera is the way I observe them for leaks.

Also , as I experienced on mine, if one strut is leaking that one goes down first and the other side follows later. If they are loosing exactly same level and you can not find any probable leaks, you must observe the valve group under the car.

I hope it is not a serious leak.

What I noticed yesterday was they both where down. Where is the valve group under the car? (I'll have to find a decent repair manual).

I personally did not open and observe it but as I know the valve group is under the cover of plastic passenger side. There is the air tank and valve group.

Better check strut inlets before taking the plastic cover under the car.

Regards

Thanks, I'll let you what I find.

Ok, I've been burried so I too this to a guy I trust in town to look at. He says I need a new strut except I've just replaced that 18 months ago, only 13,000 miles. I can't believe the strut is bad already. I got from Arnott, any history on these guys?

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Originally Posted by TheClaw (Post 1034887)

They have a warranty:

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What is the Arnott Warranty on Air Suspension parts?
Arnott offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty for customers in North America and in the European Union. Orders outside of these regions come with a Limited Two-Year Warranty. Arnott’s Warranty is non-transferable. If a part is defective, Arnott will either replace or repair that part, as long as it is within the Warranty period and proof of purchase is provided. Arnott offers a Limited 30-Day Warranty on parts used in commercial vehicles. Improper use or installation is not a manufacturer's defect.

Arnott is so confident you will be 100% satisfied with Arnott products that it offers you a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee and a 90-Day Return Policy on unused and uninstalled products.

For complete Warranty details and limitations, please click here.

Thanks,PropellerHead. I guess I should have edited my post, shortly after putting that up I found the warranty. You have every right to flame me for not doing my homework!!:flame:

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Originally Posted by TheClaw (Post 1034900)

You have every right to flame me for not doing my homework!!:flame:

Not intended to be a flame. :dunno: But I'm glad you found the warranty. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by PropellerHead (Post 1034929)

Not intended to be a flame. :dunno: But I'm glad you found the warranty. :thumbup:

No worries, i didn't take it as a flame. I was really flaming myself!!