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Old 09-20-2009, 02:33 AM   #1
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I got my elec. compressor installed today and all of the airline run. The locker works great however, it takes about 4-5 minutes to disengage. I searched around, checked all the lines and found that the the lines and mini tank are holding a bit of pressure.

So, for those that run an arb locker, why would the solenoid/valve vent a majority of the pressure, but not all of it?
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Old 09-20-2009, 09:24 AM   #2
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I got my elec. compressor installed today and all of the airline run. The locker works great however, it takes about 4-5 minutes to disengage. I searched around, checked all the lines and found that the the lines and mini tank are holding a bit of pressure.

So, for those that run an arb locker, why would the solenoid/valve vent a majority of the pressure, but not all of it?

Hmmmm How long does your solenoid stay open for? What about doing atomospheric venting as apposed to back to your system?
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Old 09-20-2009, 08:24 PM   #3
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is this a brand new system or a used one?
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Old 09-20-2009, 09:18 PM   #4
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It is a new system, just 6 months since purchase. (gotta love work)
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Old 09-21-2009, 02:03 AM   #5
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sounds like the spool in the valve is not shuttling correctly. where is it mounted? does it have a exhaust filter/silencer on it? is the exhaust clogged? it seems to me that there is something that is causing some sort of blockage and is not allowing full the unit to vent correctly. can you take a picture of it?
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I attached a picture of the solenoid. Sorry I didn't take pic of the mounted unit, but suffice it to say that it is mounted in the open with about a foot of clearance.

The vent/muffler is a "holey nut." It will do this with or without it.
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:44 AM   #7
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sounds like the unit is bad.
i have the same one and mine releases right away.

It vfy it is the solenoid. I would turn it on and then turn it off and unhook the air line going to the diff. If the ARB release then. You know it is the solenoid if it does not then it the the ARB it self
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Old 09-21-2009, 10:42 AM   #8
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sounds like the unit is bad.
i have the same one and mine releases right away.

It vfy it is the solenoid. I would turn it on and then turn it off and unhook the air line going to the diff. If the ARB release then. You know it is the solenoid if it does not then it the the ARB it self
That is what I did. Anywhere that I release the air line it releases the pressure and the unit unlocks instantly.

I am going to call ARB as soon as they open up.
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That is what I did. Anywhere that I release the air line it releases the pressure and the unit unlocks instantly.

I am going to call ARB as soon as they open up.
Ok just checking

Then yes the Solendoid is not working right. I think they will fix you right up and if they will not I have a place to get cheaper solenoids from that work just the the ARB one's. I will try to fine the link and post it later.
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Old 09-21-2009, 01:35 PM   #10
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The problem that I had was caused by a reversed solenoid block. my mangled set of directions apparently were destroyed in the area that says port 1-tank, port 2-air line. If this is reversed, it will not vent correctly.

All is now well and +1 for ARB Tech Support.
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Old 09-21-2009, 02:53 PM   #11
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well at least it was a easy fix for you :)
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