Read my EAS post in the technical archive do the checks outlined therein. When run from diagnostics the thermal switch is bypassed. Diag just pulls the relay. If the thermal switch does not have continuity the ECU will not pull the relay.
Capripaul
Member
The diver pack is brand new and I also have tried a known second hand one from Kurt off this forum and with either fitted the fault stays the same. I've had an offer to loan an ECU but don't want to waste anyone's time and effort in posting etc. if its not the issue..
Pressure switch tested at work with known pressure supply and switches at 10 Bar/150psi
Sorry I've got that much info floating around my head about this at the moment I keep confusing myself, I've used your post on many occasions to try and make sure I know what I'm doing. I have tested the thermal switch a few time and have continuity, so I'm confident this is ok.
It may have continuity through the plug but does it have a good ground. Check the ground point inside the wing.
There's a plastic scouser nto far away. You could try swapping the compressor over with a know good one off one of the many cars on his drive. Just don't let him pick up anything heavier than a spanner and for God's sake don't get him excited so leave your missus at home, even if she looks like a strategically shaved bulldog in drag.
Capripaul
Member
Will check that tonight, cheers.
Capripaul
Member
Another update and good news this time, after cleaning all the terminals for what felt like the millionth time I noticed that one of the pins in the valve block to loom plug was loose,so when I plugged it in it was just moving back in the plug and not connecting. A bit of poking round in the plug and it all seems ok now, compressor runs when it should and car rises and lowers when needed. Thanks for all the help hopefully should be ok (until the next time)
PS I have also found a section of wiring loom coming out of the engine ecu (I think) chewed through by a mouse. I didn't seem to be having any problems but that's fixed now as well.
PS I have also found a section of wiring loom coming out of the engine ecu (I think) chewed through by a mouse. I didn't seem to be having any problems but that's fixed now as well.
what are the odds it was the reason it went on springs in the first place?
well done all!
well done all!
Ruby Range
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well done paul hope it settles down now and gives you a few nights sleep, MUST ASK WHATS THE DIFFEREANCE like now shes on air, hope that the effort you put in was worth it as i now have all the bits to start mine on the bank holiday weekend.
brianp38dse
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It good when you find an actual fault, well done for sticking at it and you now have more idea how it works than most garages.
tomcat59alan
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I hope your not talking about Holiday chicken.
Not heard much from @holidaychicken recently. I think he must be strapped to a bed somewhere with his scrotum painted orange and his arms in plaster.
Sounds like a typical night out in Kent then?!
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
Nothing to do with me,I'm a red through and through. Sent him a pm last week,no reply he must have found a new playmate
