Air Ride Diagnostics Q&A
Air ride diagnostics can be just as complex as any ABS or fuel injection problem. The diagnostic process should start with questions about the system rather than the parts. Failing to find the root cause of a warning light DTC or intermittent problem will typically cause the problem to come back as soon as the customer pulls away from your shop.
Piecing Together The Air Ride Diagnostic Puzzle
Air ride diagnostics can be just as complex as any ABS or fuel injection problem. The diagnostic process should start with questions about the system rather than the parts.
Ride Of The Week: Custom 1987 Defender 90
East Coast Defender’s recent “Project Blackout” showcases the balanced power of the LC9 small-block engine wrapped inside a handcrafted, black-on-black Defender 90.
Air Ride Repair Vs. Replacement: Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Air Ride Repair Options
When an air ride system fails, there can be up to four different options to return the vehicle to operating condition. Some involve repairing the existing air ride system, while others involve replacing the system with springs and passive shocks and struts. All options have their pros and cons.
Cole’s Collision Center Mentors Local Students
Cole’s Collision Center in Albany, N.Y., has been mentoring local students in the auto body repair field since it opened in 2007.
Jaguar Returns To Racing With I-Type Formula E Racecar
Starting with the debut race this October, Panasonic Jaguar Racing will compete in the third FIA Formula E season with the first all-electric Jaguar race car in the company’s history: the I-TYPE 1.
Active Ride Control Diagnostics
In the 1990s, adjustable valve shocks and struts were all the rage. These systems had two or three comfort and sport settings that could be changed with buttons on the dash. These systems played the role of firming up the suspension if the driver wanted a sporty feel while driving. These systems have evolved to the point where they can actively change dampening characteristics in milliseconds.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Reservoirs And Compressors
Just about every Asian and European luxury import nameplate manufacturer has a 7- to 10-year-old vehicle on the road with an air-ride suspension at all four corners. Chances are you will be servicing one of these vehicles sooner rather than later.
Deciphering the Da-VIN-ci Code
Making heads or tails of the all-too-important 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number.
Undercover: Lost Air Time — Servicing Air Springs and ERC Systems
Understanding the operating logic of an air ride suspension system is important when trying to make a diagnosis because all of these systems are different. If you don’t understand the logic, you can’t always tell if the system is functioning correctly or not.