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Old 08-31-2009, 07:48 PM
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I recently put new front/rear shocks in my car. Shocks were purchased at Orilly auto parts, and were the best quality they had. Well now it looks like I have a lift kit.

I don't know if it is something I need to reset, or what the problem may be. I'm guessing it has something to do with the self-adjusting air shocks, but I don't know if it is because of lack of air, or too much pressure.

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That looks like your ELC is stuck on. Pull the fuse and see if it'* still that high.
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Doesn't pulling the fuse also stop it from venting?

How long ago did the struts/shocks go on the car? Most likely the springs and suspension need time to settle.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Doesn't pulling the fuse also stop it from venting?

How long ago did the struts/shocks go on the car? Most likely the springs and suspension need time to settle.
, about a month ago, I just never got around to doing anything about it.
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
That looks like your ELC is stuck on. Pull the fuse and see if it'* still that high.
Any idea to what that fuse is, What does ELC stand for?
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not bad you can now slap on 24"
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Originally Posted by Geforce
not bad you can now slap on 24"
Get me some dubs and some big *** speakers . . . . . no thanks


I did get it lowered though. I pulled out both fuses, then took off the compressor thing on the shock. It let a TON of air out, along with lowering the suspension. I think I'm going to try and put the pump on only, and leave the ELS out, since that seems to be where the glitch is.
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hey i pulled out the big fuse for the ELC, so now it doesnt come on when i start the car (which is what i want). What does the other fuse do? i read it and it says something about ELC and Exhaust. I wasnut sure what the exhaust part did so i didnt take it out? So what does the other fuse do?
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