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2004 xj8 air suspension droops at 55 degrees
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01-04-2013, 10:12 AM
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01-05-2013, 05:14 AM
Order the "Comfort" shocks: AS-2395
The AS-2396 are "Sprt" shocks.
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The AS-2396 are "Sprt" shocks.
Try using this coupon to get a 10% discount:
http://www.retailmenot.com/showcoupon/4031480
Last edited by reyesl; 01-05-2013 at 05:18 AM.
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01-07-2013, 05:36 AM
hi I have a similar problem but when the temperature drops to freezing or below, the front of the car drops down and I drive it for couple miles to work, park it, then drive it back couple hours later the colder it is the longer it takes to rise again and it dont rise till I drive back from work after being driven for couple miles and parked for couple hours. I wrapped the valve block with insulation and now I'm gonna test the front shocks with soapy water. thanks, any help is appreciated.the car is 99k I bought it last spring.its an 04 xjr
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01-08-2013, 07:11 AM
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01-08-2013, 07:53 AM
I live in Houston, and when the temp drops to 55 degrees, the front air bags will not raise the front of the car. ( it looks cool, but the top of the wheel is even with the fender, and will scrap if i turn to fast) .. so either i do not drive it , or i warm it up by running the engine ( 20 mins) in the garage... dealer says replace air bags, but it works at temps above 55... I want to know what is wrong b4 I spend the $3k. any ideas.. this is my third year with this issue.. otherwise, I love the car.
125,000 miles... no issues..
125,000 miles... no issues..
#29
01-08-2013, 11:13 AM
hi I have a similar problem but when the temperature drops to freezing or below, the front of the car drops down and I drive it for couple miles to work, park it, then drive it back couple hours later the colder it is the longer it takes to rise again and it dont rise till I drive back from work after being driven for couple miles and parked for couple hours. I wrapped the valve block with insulation and now I'm gonna test the front shocks with soapy water. thanks, any help is appreciated.the car is 99k I bought it last spring.its an 04 xjr
If no leaks there, remove the "Electrical Connectors" (Yellow Arrow) and spray the top of the shocks. Leaks here indicates a leaking Air-Bladder; purchase a new shock.
Last edited by reyesl; 01-08-2013 at 11:18 AM.
#30
06-16-2013, 03:19 PM
Air suspension
My air suspension fault msg. came on for my 04 XJ8 with 78,000 miles on it, but only when there were people in my back seat(approximately two). When riding with only front passengers nothing happens, but noticed a small sag on drivers rear side and also hears a hiss for about 10 secs when I get out. Can anyone help me solve this issue?
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Front air shocks
Honestly if it IS your seals, or bags that are leaking on one strut, the other 3 could be following suit soon. If I had the money, once one went out, i'd replace all four. If you are on a tight budget (as many of us are), you could go with a used one from eBay or maybe a forum member has one for sale in the "for sale" section. Arnott only appears to sell them in pairs.. Check everything above this post to find where the leak is coming from before you replace the struts. It could be your height sensor on the front. One height sensor on the front runs the two front struts. On the rear, each strut has it's own height sensor. You can try a patch, but I've never had long term success on anything patched. Check hoses, connections, etc BEFORE you replace the struts. Hope this helps you out. Good luck!
#32
12-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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It's been very cold (by LA standards) recently, and this morning the temp was in the 40s. I saw a fellow XJ on the freeway with its front suspension on the bump stops. Poor guy. It made me very thankful that I converted to coilovers during the summer. I definitely would've been in that same predicament if I hadn't.
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