Rear air shocks

2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

195,676 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CHANDRA HOUGHTALING

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Solenoids are clicking on but pump only runs for a few seconds and does not do anything, clicking happens every time car is restarted but pump does not always run. Sometimes it airs up just fine. Was sitting for a week level, drove it one day everything fine, came out next morning and its sitting on its rear. Have started numerous times with pump only actually running twice for a few seconds each time. Please help. Was going to convert but parts were back ordered and still need my car.

Jan 8, 2019 at 11:39 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Just a quick question first. Have you had anyone check to see if any of the air lines or the two rear airbags are leaking? Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

Jan 8, 2019 at 12:48 PM

CHANDRA HOUGHTALING

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If the pump isn't running for more than one to three seconds would there be any pressure in the bags and lines to test?

Jan 8, 2019 at 12:55 PM

DANNY L

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Hello again.

Having a leak in the system would cause the rear to lower down.The system should always hold pressure and not deflate. I've attached two pictures below showing what is involved for proper diagnostics for the air suspension system.You will need access to a professional scan tool.It is possible you may have a defective compressor.When running the compressor should run and not exceed three minutes cycle time.Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

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Jan 9, 2019 at 1:01 AM