I had '97 that I had to change the pump and bags at six years. Another '97 still has it's OEM pump and bags, my mother-in law drive it now.
Your air bags have been popped probably during an oil change when the air system switch in the trunk was not turned off before going on the lift.
An AC compressor compresses the freon and circulates the freon through the system. An air ride compressor pumps compressed air into air bags to level the vehicle and/or alter the handling of the vehicle.
Probably a leak in one or more of your air bags but could be your compressor too.
The air compressor is below the window washer bottle below the air cleaner on the driver's side behind the headlight.
The compressor bleed strap, also known as a bleed valve or bleed air system, is used in aircraft engines to regulate airflow and maintain optimal performance. It prevents compressor stall by allowing excess air to be released during specific operating conditions, such as low power settings or during engine start-up. This helps maintain engine efficiency and reliability by ensuring smooth airflow through the compressor stages.
How do you change out a air ride compressor on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade?
put an air compressor hose on one end
It is recommend, my air bags finally went out on my 01 Expy and I just replaced them with a new after market set from Suncore Industies. They highly recommended replacement of the dryer. It will extened the life of the air compressor. I replaced the air dryer being I still had my original OEM. The entire job was easy to do and everthing works great.
no you do not yo may have to bleed out all the air
how do i replace the rear air compressor in my 2004 escalade
Bad solenoid, leaking bags