ARB Solenoids

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-20-2009, 02:33 AM

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?

HumminNBoatin · 09-20-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

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?

eighty3bronco · 09-20-2009, 08:24 PM

is this a brand new system or a used one?

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-20-2009, 09:18 PM

It is a new system, just 6 months since purchase. (gotta love work)

eighty3bronco · 09-21-2009, 02:03 AM

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?

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-21-2009, 09:29 AM

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.

kyrel69 · 09-21-2009, 09:44 AM

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

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-21-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrel69

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.

kyrel69 · 09-21-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

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.

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-21-2009, 01:35 PM

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.

kyrel69 · 09-21-2009, 02:53 PM

well at least it was a easy fix for you :)

09-20-2009, 02:33 AM	#1
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	ARB Solenoids 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? __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	is this a brand new system or a used one? __________________

09-20-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	It is a new system, just 6 months since purchase. (gotta love work) __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-21-2009, 02:03 AM	#5
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	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? __________________

09-21-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	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. Attached Images __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-21-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	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

09-21-2009, 01:35 PM	#10
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	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. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#11
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	well at least it was a easy fix for you :)