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Air Compressor Air Pressure Rises Slowly

Symptom Tree - t004
Cause Correction

Replace the air compressor air cleaner (if

installed). Check the air intake piping. Check
Air intake system restriction to air compressor engine air intake restriction if the air
is excessive compressor inlet is plumbed to the vehicle or
equipment intake system. Refer to the OEM
service manual.

OK
Block the vehicle wheels and check the air
system for leaks with spring brakes applied
and released. Check for leaks from the air
compressor gaskets and the air system hoses,
Air system leaks
fittings, tanks, and valves. Refer to Procedure
012-019
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
019.html).

OK
Check the air governor for correct operation.
Make sure the air governor is located less
than 0.6 m [2 ft] from the air compressor.
Air governor is malfunctioning or not set Refer to Procedure 012-017
correctly (/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
017.html) or 012-018
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
018.html).

OK
Check for carbon buildup. Replace the air
compressor discharge line, if necessary.
Carbon buildup is excessive in the air
Check the turbocharger for oil leaks. Check
discharge line, check valve, or cylinder head
the intake tube for oil. Refer to the OEM
service manual.

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OK
Install an Econ valve, a check valve, and
system hoses. Refer to Procedure 210-001
E-type system is not plumbed correctly
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-210-
001.html).

OK
Check the operation of check valves, alcohol
evaporators, air dryers, and other OEM-
Air system component is malfunctioning
installed air system components. Refer to the
manufacturer's instructions.

OK
Check the unloader valve and unloader body
seal. Refer to Procedure 012-101
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
101.html), 012-103
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
Unloader valve is malfunctioning
103.html), 012-104
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
104.html), or 012-106
(/qs3/pubsys2/xml/en/procedures/04/04-012-
106.html).

Last Modified: 13-Jun-2005

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