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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Question valve on shocks leaking??
My question is if the shocks hold air with the hand pump attached but loses air when capped and sitting or riding.. dos this mean I have a faulty valve??? this is on a 2015 Limited
 
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Could be bad or just not seated all the way. Unscrew the valve, clean off the tip & install. When you let the air out, you will get some oil residue with it, its normal.

The PVC air lines are prone to leaking at the mutliple joints.
 
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Cool valve leak
Swapped out cheap schrader with a American made one...difference is just better made,, see if this cures the leak issue
 
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Not under warranty any longer?
 
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Not under warranty any longer?
Plus One, Did you have the dealership check it out ???
 
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Mix up a little dish soap and water, spray over the tubing and valve and if they are leaking you will see air bubbles foaming at the leak.
 
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