Auto level control system testing?
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#4
if you have a part number for your compressor let me know. i have 2 old NOS air compressors but dont know what they fit. i do have the part numbers for what i have. if you could use one and will fit your car i would make you a good deal on it.
#5
The chassis service manual has a fairly detailed troubleshooting proceedure. It (the procedure) is many pages long and not easily reproduced here. The 1984 CSM and corresponding electrical manual come up on ebay regularly.
#6
Thanks guys!
I will hunt for the manual on E-bay. The car sits level without it finctioning (meaning the coils haven't sagged, yet) but it would be nice to get it working.
The fuse is still good, but which plug is power? I assuming the big two prong, that way I can verify that it does have power....
I will hunt for the manual on E-bay. The car sits level without it finctioning (meaning the coils haven't sagged, yet) but it would be nice to get it working.
The fuse is still good, but which plug is power? I assuming the big two prong, that way I can verify that it does have power....
#7
Bump* Bump* I did find out the big plug is power, and it is live. The compressor has two other pluhs, both single wire. One would be for compressor on, the other probably for air dump....
No one has tested these before?
No one has tested these before?
#8
Unfortunately I only have a 1982 manual, not an 84 manual, and the Toro wiring appears very different from the B-body wiring for this system. There should be dark green and black wires that run the compressor motor and orange and white wires that run the vent solenoid. All are controlled by the sensor head that is at the rear axle. Unlike on the B-body cars, the Toro (well the 1982 Toro anyway) uses FOUR separate fuses to control the ELC system. The GAGES fuse provides the main power to the compressor relay. The CLK-CIG fuse provides power to the vent solenoid. THe DOME fuse provides power to the sensor at the rear axle. The TURN fuse provides an enable signal to the sensor head via the backup light switch. Start by checking all four of these fuses in addition to the ELC relay. Failing that, there are several pages of troubleshooting flow charts in the CSM.
#10
I'm not sure that's really helpful. First, this is a Toro. Not clear "wagon" air shocks even fit (or what that really even means). Second, why spend money until one knows what the real problem is. I'll say it again, anyone who has money to waste, I'll happily provide my mailing address. Everyone else, try a little troubleshooting first.
#11
same system in the toro $ riviera is in the wagons.
it is junk,waste of money to fix,because it will break again.
terrible design,terrible product.
2 sensatracs cost $100 installed at sears..
problem solved
it is junk,waste of money to fix,because it will break again.
terrible design,terrible product.
2 sensatracs cost $100 installed at sears..
problem solved
Last edited by agtw31; June 12th, 2009 at 01:02 PM.
#12
The shocks work fine and hold air (I tested them), it's the compressor thats having issues.
I have a few caddies in the boneyard here localy that have air ride, I am wondering if those compressors might work?
I have a few caddies in the boneyard here localy that have air ride, I am wondering if those compressors might work?
#14
I know why they are there.....
One has an internal veiwing window in the side if the block (tossed rod), the other looks like someone dropped their ciggarette on the carpet....
I have the time next week, but I may not even repair it at all. It's just a curiousity at the moment as to why it doesn't work.
Is there a way to test the switch on the rear suspension? If the switch is bad, that would cause the compressor not to kick on.....
One has an internal veiwing window in the side if the block (tossed rod), the other looks like someone dropped their ciggarette on the carpet....
I have the time next week, but I may not even repair it at all. It's just a curiousity at the moment as to why it doesn't work.
Is there a way to test the switch on the rear suspension? If the switch is bad, that would cause the compressor not to kick on.....
#15
I know why they are there.....
One has an internal veiwing window in the side if the block (tossed rod), the other looks like someone dropped their ciggarette on the carpet....
I have the time next week, but I may not even repair it at all. It's just a curiousity at the moment as to why it doesn't work.
Is there a way to test the switch on the rear suspension? If the switch is bad, that would cause the compressor not to kick on.....
One has an internal veiwing window in the side if the block (tossed rod), the other looks like someone dropped their ciggarette on the carpet....
I have the time next week, but I may not even repair it at all. It's just a curiousity at the moment as to why it doesn't work.
Is there a way to test the switch on the rear suspension? If the switch is bad, that would cause the compressor not to kick on.....
#16
Does somebody have a copy of the CSM they could post an excerpt from?
All I need is the flow charts, I think I can figure the rest out.
Better yet, is there a way to "trick" the compressor in to running?
Right now, not having a functional stereo is driving me nuts.....(I have to get one)
All I need is the flow charts, I think I can figure the rest out.
Better yet, is there a way to "trick" the compressor in to running?
Right now, not having a functional stereo is driving me nuts.....(I have to get one)
#19
when it kicks on,youll feel a small vibration,it's only for a second.
to test it,just open your trunk and stand on the back bumper,it should kick on.
if your rear end is low,its broke,if its high,the system is flipping out.
to test it,just open your trunk and stand on the back bumper,it should kick on.
if your rear end is low,its broke,if its high,the system is flipping out.
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