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While waiting for replacement bags... air pump slowed then quit

I had ordered the new air springs. i cranked car to move it to the garage... i noticed that the air compressor came on at first, normally , and then eventually slowed to a halt.. does that mean air compressor is gone or self preservation device slowed then stopped it?

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  • beachscott Mar 13, 2009

    thank you... if dead i wanted to replace it too all at the same time.. now i will finish the air spring relacement and go drive it without spending the time effort and money on the air compressor

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Yes the compressor motor does contain a thermal overload circuit breaker.It will automatically reset if tripped by excessive heat.

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