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Hey guys,
i have an arb air locker in my stock front d30 and for some reason it just stopped working. What could the reasons for this be? I believe the pump is still getting power and i know that the switch is still getting power because it is turning green. Ok well i really need the help. thanks a bunch
mike
 
I am assuming the compressor is not running.
my son's had the same problem a few weeks ago. Had 12v reading at all the connections but the compressor would not run. Turned out to be a dirty connection at the battery, it would let enough power through to get a reading and turn on the lighted switches but not enough to run the compressor.
 
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The pump does not turn on at all, but yes the switches still light up. I'll go check about the battery thing. If the solenoid is bad, does that mean its useless, or can i get it fixed? thanks
mike
 
As I rember my sons set up the solenoids only control air flow to each locker. The compressor would still run if they were bad. Current goes from the battery to a relay to a pressure switch on the compressor to the compressor motor. Check to see if the compressor will run using a jumper wire from a good power source to the compressor by passing the pressure switch and relay.
 
Got 'em in the CJ. Great lockers, love 'em. Yep, the solenoids only send air to the axle(s) or release it. Nothing to do with the motor, which if not working, is likely an electrical problem. BTW, your solenoid(s) should click when you engage/disengage regarless of air pressure so you'll know if that part is bad or not. They make a refreshing "psshhhh..." when you disengage if you have air pressure. :D

Dana 30 axles are all the same (at the pumpkin) I believe. You can get one for the Dana 35 but I don't believe for the Dana 44a(luminum).
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
guys,
I fixed it. It was a bad connection from the battery terminal. thank for the help anyways.
mike
 
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