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Compressor/Pump: Testing and Inspection





SUSPENSION CONTROL: HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR (EXHAUST VALVE)

(a) Measure the resistance of the exhaust valve.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table.





Standard resistance:





(b) Check the exhaust valve operation.

(1) Connect terminal 1 to the battery positive (+) terminal, and terminal 2 to the battery negative (-) terminal.





(2) Check the operating sound of the height control valve.

OK:

It should make an operating sound (click).

2. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR (COMPRESSOR MOTOR)

(a) Check the compressor operation.

(1) Connect terminal 1 (B) to the battery positive (+) terminal, and terminal 2 (E) to the battery negative (-) terminal.

(2) Check the operation of the compressor motor.

OK:

Motor operates.





NOTICE:
* Do not operate the height control compressor for 60 seconds or more.
* Since a short and a lock-up inside the height control compressor cause excessive current to flow, stop operation immediately when the compressor motor does not operate.