[1lowcut]

Did you get a pre-wired box? I know the wire for my box is pretty small, not sure of the actual gauge but it works just fine with the wires that came in my box. Since its all your valves i doubt that will be the problem. Run a wire from the battery to the valve and see if you hear it click when you make contact.

As for you dryer........ Get nitrogen!!!

[SLAMMED63CHEVY]

Its 16 or 18 gauge wire, I think its 16. Are the valves hanging up just when you lower the car or do the valves hang up when you try lifting the car also?

and, what 1lowcut said ...lol

[Jamez]

WHAT MAKES VALVES STICK?

Debris in the air system makes valves stick. The number one cause is pipe dope, which should not be used because the residue gets into the system. Teflon tape is great, but you must be VERY CAREFUL to not let any of the tape go into the system.

Use a water trap and keep your air clean. Rarely is the valve at fault, it is the installation technique. Debris=sticky valves

[Jamez]

Originally Posted by stenelli

I am a first timer on here and a first timer with air ride. So here is my problem. I bought everyting you need to make it work. installed it and all that stuff! I bought brand new 3/8 valves. they only work when they want to. the wiring is all right and flow is correct. the only way to get them to work when i want is to tap on them while holding the switch the down, and then after a few taps the will work or i get lucky and it works on the first tap LOL. they are gold valves. got them from airbagit.com. I have alwalys though air would be fun...but so far its a pain! maybe i bough junk valves or something what ever it is someone PLEASE HELP ME!


THANKS!

I can help. Believe me, the valves are not the problem. Send them to me and I will resolve the issues and tell you how to prevent the problem in the future. Jamez

[stenelli]

i have taken the valves apart and no debris. i was very careful with the tape.

as far as wires it was a pre wired box. when the valves click the work but if they don't click when the switch is hit. i can place my hand on the valve and i can feel it trying to move. its like a little tap in my hand. they hang up going up and down. it sucks because it will let me lift but not lower or lower and not lift or all combinations of those two on eace valve just never all working at the same time!!!! LOL

nitrogen?

[1lowcut]

Yeah NITROGEN!!

you will need a nitrogen bottle, brackets and regulator. as well as fittings but its easy and worth it. your nitrogen will run through you regulator and fill your tanks lickity split!! no waiting for the compressors and you choose what PSI you want to run. another plus is you dont need water traps and water in your tanks is never an issue.

Me and slammed just picked up the parts from a welding supply company but i'm sure JAMEZ can hook you up with some parts too.

[Jamez]

Originally Posted by 1lowcut

Yeah NITROGEN!!

you will need a nitrogen bottle, brackets and regulator. as well as fittings but its easy and worth it. your nitrogen will run through you regulator and fill your tanks lickity split!! no waiting for the compressors and you choose what PSI you want to run. another plus is you dont need water traps and water in your tanks is never an issue.

Me and slammed just picked up the parts from a welding supply company but i'm sure JAMEZ can hook you up with some parts too.

We will solve Stenelli's problems with the valves in any event. We want this to be a good experience. Jamez will make contact in about an hour or so to resolve.

[SLAMMED63CHEVY]

Yo Stenelli,

If you run a positive wire from the batt. to the valve to bypass the switch box, will the valve work without problems?

[Jamez]

It sounds like you have our gold 3/8" 2-position valves. Try double checking your ground. make sure your not getting you 12v supply for your switches from a low amp source (light your lighter). Also make sure your not running over 160psi because thats what those valves max rating is. Is this happening on all your valves or just the one? Try taking the solinoid off a valve thats working fine and switching it with the problem one. if the problem follows the solinoid then check the power and ground for that solinoid. if the problem stays with the valve after switching the solinoids then there could be debri in it. also make sure the airflow matches with the arrow on the valve body.............if all else fails give me a call I'll get you taken care of.........480-668-5448 ext.209.......jz

[SLAMMED63CHEVY]

My guess is that the setup is running over 160 psi and the valves are too weak or the switch box had a problem. The other post said that all the valves are doing it and I can't see all 8-valves being bad.