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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Alright guys i installed the Platinum bleed and feed kit about 3 weeks ago. Everything was working perfect. Just left and raised it up no problem, 10 min down the road i lowered it and it never came back up. Got home and when i hit the switches i can hear them click like they want to work but the compressor never kicks on. So i assume its not electrical, what ideas or problems have you guys had? Thanks
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Not familiar with how that system is wired, but it sounds like a relay is clicking. You may want jump direct power/ground to the compressor to see if it is a faulty compressor. More than likely, the compressor will run and you'll then have to trace the bad ground, relay, wiring, etc.

My SAS setup ended up having the same issue a few weeks after I installed it. Turned out my wiring was rubbing on the swing arm and grounding out on it.
 

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Call the shop and we can get it sorted out.

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks Drew, planned on calling you guys but wanted to make sure i wasnt missing something easy first. Sounds like the clicking is coming from the air control valve assembly which means the relay is fine it has to be something in between the control valve assembly and the compressor.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rowdy82
Thanks Drew, planned on calling you guys but wanted to make sure i wasnt missing something easy first. Sounds like the clicking is coming from the air control valve assembly which means the relay is fine it has to be something in between the control valve assembly and the compressor.
double check the positive and negative wires that come from the compressor. I thought the connection on mine was kinda janky so I wrapped it in tape. so it wouldnt come apart.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Alright, got it in the garage and up on the lift to give it a good once over. Cut through the ground wire under the seat. My stupid fault, nothing wrong with the compressor. Fix the wire and good to go. Thanks for the help, now i'm going to go drink a beer and feel like an idiot. Haha
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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man wut a dumbass..lol...j/k glad you got it worked out.....now enjoy dat beer
 
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