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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 9:12 AM

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96 Buick Riv Sign In

Putting new air shocks on and not getting any reaction from compressor to auto lift rear of car. Looking for location of air compressor fuse or relay to check for power.


Hammer Time
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Jul 9, 2009, 9:25 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In




The relay is in the left rear power distribution center



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 10:40 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

WOW Hammer! You sure are a fast sketch artist! He is looking inside the trunk on the passenger side. So far he found a box next to a rear speaker, exploring this and phone call got dropped. Will report back. Thanks.


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Jul 9, 2009, 10:45 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This seems to make no sense at all but that relay box is actually in the engine compartment













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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 9, 2009, 10:48 AM)


chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 10:56 AM

Post #5 of 22 (2371 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Have AC compressor, fog lamps, flash to pass, horn relays (2) 20Amp & relay. Nothing noted for air compressor relay.


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:02 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Look at the pictures I gave you



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:06 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

B C E & F are all blank. Looked under "B" and there are no wires to that location.


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:10 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Your either looking at the wrong box or the car isn't equipped with air leveling, likely the wrong box.



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:14 AM

Post #9 of 22 (2353 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

It deffinetly has leveling in it. Everything is there. From what he is describing it sounds like he is in the vicinity. 16 miles away from me, doing this by AT&T. Will tell him to hunt another box. Thanks.


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:16 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

He is looking in the engine compartment , right?



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:19 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Yes sir. Describes the same as the pics you sent except that the section for the air ride is blank with no wires going to it. It is a 98 Buick Riviera. Thanks


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:22 AM

Post #12 of 22 (2341 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Well, your title says it's a 96!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's under the back seat on the passenger side next to the battery



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:25 AM

Post #13 of 22 (2337 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Well DUH! I AM SORRY! Got my APV mixed up with it, I apologize! Will report back and thank you for your patience with my Dumbness!


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:28 AM

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At least you can spell.........................LOL



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:40 AM

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Now then- 2 boxes under the rear seat. LOTS of fuses! Can you pinpoint the leveling relay? White cover has relays. A B C D E & F. C & F are open A trunk release- B says ELC. (?) D Door unlock E has F/pmp (fuel pump) Rest is a bank of fuses- 2 spots for relays 1 relay installed in section B.


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:44 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

It shows the same picture I already posted for that year too.



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 11:53 AM

Post #17 of 22 (2320 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Hammer- He FOUND it! Said it looks kinda Fried too! Told him to find another relay and to check the voltage to the relay before he burns another relay. Thanks!


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Jul 9, 2009, 11:55 AM

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Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

A burnt relay would indicate a compressor drawing too much current.



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chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 12:26 PM

Post #19 of 22 (2309 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Now the truth comes out. He replaced theair shocks because the bags on both shocks were blown out. So it sounds lie the compressor ran continous until the relay got hot. Just called, said he put a relay from rear window defogger in compressor's spot. Said car is up 4 inches above the rear tire. Thinks it is working. Will get replacement relay tomorrow A M. Need him to get a fuel pump for my 92 Z-71 anyway. Thanks Hammer- will keep ya posted!


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Jul 9, 2009, 12:29 PM

Post #20 of 22 (2306 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

You may have a bad level sensor that is not shutting the compressor off until it blows the bags. Better pull the relay on it until you find out.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 9, 2009, 12:30 PM)


chickenhouse
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Jul 9, 2009, 1:05 PM

Post #21 of 22 (2299 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

Will pass it along- Thanks Hammer.


chickenhouse
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Jul 13, 2009, 1:17 PM

Post #22 of 22 (2280 views)
Re: 96 Buick Riv Sign In

All is well with this project. Car sits a good 4 " higher and does not bottom out any more. Thanks for the help and patience!Sly






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