car wont air up

[pattshreds]

Went out to my car today and it only aired up to 60 psi and the compresor kicked on, so i let it sit for about 3-4 minutes and the compressor still wasnt off nor would the car air up any higher. i can hear the valves clicking when i press up but nothing happens.

it was 19 degrees over night, but is that really cold enough to freeze my bags? and would that have anything to do with the compressor staying on for an oddly long amount of time?

[Jeremy@AirLift]

Went out to my car today and it only aired up to 60 psi and the compresor kicked on, so i let it sit for about 3-4 minutes and the compressor still wasnt off nor would the car air up any higher. i can hear the valves clicking when i press up but nothing happens.

it was 19 degrees over night, but is that really cold enough to freeze my bags? and would that have anything to do with the compressor staying on for an oddly long amount of time?

Sounds like your lines may be froze up. Try running a cap full of air brake anti-freeze in the tank. This will keep the lines and valves from freezing.

[Rob&co]

yup i think they froze on you pal!

[pattshreds]

i wanted to put it in the garage to thaw out but i cant air up enough to drive haha. i should have never aired out!

[Rob&co]

i wanted to put it in the garage to thaw out but i cant air up enough to drive haha. i should have never did air!

sucks........

[BaggedV36]

theyll thaw, then it will raise, then youll slam it and be happy again.

[pattshreds]

just need a warmer day....the forecast doesnt show any. looks like im taking a space heater to my car tomorrow.

[Alex@BagRiders]

I doubt your lines are frozen since the car actually lifted. If your compressors aren't shutting off and the tank isn't filling, the check valves on the compressor leader lines are most likely frozen shut. The Viair check valves really suck in the winter and everyone at Bag Riders has had issues with them. We all run the SMC check valves with our compressors and we've never had issues with them freezing before. Definitely something you might want to look into for the future!

[TheNeek]

Rali can you hit the check valve with a heat gun or a hair dryer to get it unstuck?

[pattshreds]

I doubt your lines are frozen since the car actually lifted. If your compressors aren't shutting off and the tank isn't filling, the check valves on the compressor leader lines are most likely frozen shut. The Viair check valves really suck in the winter and everyone at Bag Riders has had issues with them. We all run the SMC check valves with our compressors and we've never had issues with them freezing before. Definitely something you might want to look into for the future!

i might do that, i was thinking about ordering a new water trap anyways, mine broke.
but i managed to get it in my garage and let it sit all day. when i checked at night everything was thawed out and good.

[Alex@BagRiders]

Rali can you hit the check valve with a heat gun or a hair dryer to get it unstuck?

Yeah you definitely can but sometimes the Viair check valves get ruined once they freeze and no longer make a solid seal so you'll get a reverse leak through your compressor intake.

i might do that, i was thinking about ordering a new water trap anyways, mine broke.
but i managed to get it in my garage and let it sit all day. when i checked at night everything was thawed out and good.

Glad to hear it!

[drift55]

My car froze to the ground that same day! I was able to fix it in about 15 minutes. Then I was your post on instagram when I was at school and giggled a bit.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

My advice would be in the future when it's cold, don't air out all the way. Just in caseI have had friends that I've seen this happen to, huge pain in the ass that can be avoided.

[drift55]

But cars look too good aired out not to lol

[Kyle_Eagleton]

But cars look too good aired out not to lol

This is true

I'll have to think smart about it when I'm finished installing my suspension.