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NAVIGATING TOP 6 LATEST COMMON CHALLENGES OF AIR SUSPENSION

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Air suspension systems, known for enhancing comfort, performance, and adjustable ride height capabilities in modern vehicles, have gained popularity. While offering a transformative driving experience with smoother rides and customizable height adjustments, air suspension systems, like any automotive component, are susceptible to common problems. Users may face challenges associated with the system.

 

COMMON PROBLEMS of AIR SUSPENSION

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Air Leaks

Symptoms: Air suspension warning light on, sagging vehicle, and strange hissing noises from suspension components.

Causes: Ruptured airbags, failure air fitting, damaged air lines/ hose.

Solution: Diagnose and check with a scan tool for suspension fault codes, identify leak-specific locations, and replace damaged components.

 

Airbag Aging

Symptoms: Hard and brittle rubber which loses its ability to stretch.

Causes: Prolonged usage, and harsh driving conditions (e.g., rough roads).

Solution: Regularly check airbags at the repair shop, and avoid aggressive driving on rough roads.

 

Sensor Malfunction

Symptoms: Incorrect ride height readings causing vehicle unbalanced levelling height, illuminated air suspension warning lights.

Causes: Aging or faulty sensors, circuit issues, poor cable connections.

Solution: Inspect electrical connections, calibrate properly, and replace malfunctioning sensors.

 

Faulty Valve Block

Symptoms: Vehicle’s ride height to be uneven or fluctuate, air suspension warning light on.

Causes: leaking valves, dirty and damaged solenoid valves, electrical issues such as short circuits or burnt-out wiring.

Solution: Check air spring, air lines then replace the faulty parts, examine electrical connections and replace the faulty valve block.

 

Faulty Air Compressor

Symptoms: Excessive priming of the air compressor, vehicle stuck at maximum possible height.

Causes: Prolonged usage, and aging or faulty air compressor several components such as air filter, relief valve, pump, check valve, and relay.

Solution: Promptly replace the bad, damaged, or worn-out air compressor with the entire new air compressor.

 

Faulty Electronic Control Module

Symptoms: Air suspension malfunction, illuminated warning lights, vehicle suspension inappropriate ride height.

Causes: Broken or loose electrical connections, defective electrical fuse, failure electronic control module.

Solution: Inspect electrical connections, calibrate properly, and replace the malfunctioning electronic control module.

 

To minimize these common issues, proactive preventive measures can be taken also.

 

 

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Regular Inspection and Maintenance

Schedule routine maintenance to ensure no evident wear or damage.

 

Avoid Overloading

Adhere to vehicle weight limits to prevent the suspension system from bearing excessive loads.

 

Good Driving Habits

Steer clear of aggressive driving and avoid high speeds on uneven terrains.

 

While air suspension systems offer exceptional driving experiences, encountering common problems is inevitable. Early issue detection, regular maintenance, and timely repairs are crucial to ensuring the longevity and efficiency of air suspension technology. By addressing these common concerns, vehicle owners can fully enjoy the benefits offered by air suspension technology.

 

 

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