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Air-Purge Switch

Yahoo Message Number: 73414
Have an air-purge switch on front panel above dash, passenger side. I have pushed switch w/engine on and off. Doesn't seem to do anything? No lighting of switch, no sound outside? I think this is the air-suspension purge? If not working, how should I purge the air from system? Thanks

J Briggs
02' Magna

Re: Air-Purge Switch

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73430
Hi,

In my 01 Affinity, that switch (I think) purges moisture from the air tanks. Vent is right in front of the drive axel on the passenger side. Only works with engine running. I push the switch, and can hear air vent from the tanks. If it doesn't work, you will need to find out why, and repair it or excessive water condensate will accumulate in the air tank and lines.
Luck,
Bob

01 Affinity 6009

Re: Air-Purge Switch

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73439
The air purge is for the accessory/auxiliary air tank and should be purged often. The aux tank is the one feeding all the air accessories and suspension.

Tom

Lifeline Batteries
Pressure Pro
97 Prevost

Re: Air-Purge Switch

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73442
How does one purge the air bags? i have a 02 Magna, some times after leveling the pump will come on every 1/2 hr or so, and sometimes not at all.

Charlie Zecman
2002 Magna 6162

Re: Air-Purge Switch

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73448
Is there a way to purge it manually? I notices two small release valves (one in front & 1 @ pass.rear - under batt. area) w/yellow handles...when I turn either, no air escapes?
Could this cause the left-front to lean abit? It seems to be leaning 1/2 inch now where it didn't before -

Re: Air-Purge Switch (Now Purge Air Bags)

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73451
You can dump the air from the air bags by manually using the dump button on the leveling system.

Dean

95 Magna #5280

Re: Air-Purge Switch - FOLLOW UP

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73685
IN MY ORIG MESSAGE...I DIDN'T KNOW HOW OR IF AIR PURGE SWITCH WORKED. WELL, THE MANUAL VALVES UNDERNEATH (HAVE YELLOW HANDLES) WERE TURNED CLOSED. THAT'S WHY SWITCH DIDN'T APPEAR TO WORK. W/MAN VALVES OPEN, ENGINE RUNNING OR KEY ON, PUSHING AIR PURGE SWITCH WORKS GREAT! ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LEARN -
 

Re: Air-Purge Switch - FOLLOW UP

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 73686
IN MY ORIG MESSAGE...I DIDN'T KNOW HOW OR IF AIR PURGE SWITCH WORKED. WELL, THE MANUAL VALVES UNDERNEATH (HAVE YELLOW HANDLES) WERE TURNED CLOSED. THAT'S WHY SWITCH DIDN'T APPEAR TO WORK. W/MAN VALVES OPEN, ENGINE RUNNING OR KEY ON, PUSHING AIR PURGE SWITCH WORKS GREAT! ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LEARN -