Ford Air Suspension

[bobsawyer7]

I have a 2001 Crown Vic with 39000 miles.
Should the compressor come on every time I start the car?
Shouldn't work any different than the Marauder, should it?
It doesn't seem to be bottoming out but, it only cycles on about half the time when I start the car.
I can't hear any air being released when I turn the car off.
Thoughts?

[bigjon]

it should cycle on every time you start the car.

there are some variables that will make it not cycle on, but it should not equate to 50% of the time.

[bobsawyer7]

it should cycle on every time you start the car.

there are some variables that will make it not cycle on, but it should not equate to 50% of the time.

That's what I thought. Need to listen more for the venting to figure out if that's working properly or not.
Will pay a little closer attention to what it's actually doing.

[bobsawyer7]

After a little research this is what I found out. The CV and the Marauder work the same way.
-The system should vent some air when the ignition is turned off and the the door closes after exiting the car.
-The system should come on to re-inflate the bladders when the ignition is turned on.
So...it looks like the system isn't working properly.
Anyone have any experience troubleshooting this problem and/or thoughts about what might be common causes.