The compressor on my 2004 navigator stopped working. Is this caused by cold temperatures? Can water from a puddle cause it to short?
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The best way to tell, is to check the owners manual to find the fuse under the dash. It may have blown. Did your CK SUSP. Light come on, or is your Navigator sitting really low and riding rough? If you hear the pump operating, listen for an air leak at the pump. On my 99 Expedition, the top of the air dryer canister blew off twice while I owned it. The dryer is a component on the pump assembly.
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Cynthia, I honestly don't know. Temperatures here can reach well below zero and I haven't had any issues with real cold temps. My guess if water did get on the compressor and found a way into the compressor itself, cold temps may have frozen and expanded some components causing it to fail. Similiar to a cracked engine block of a motor boat that wasn't winterized properly. Again, only a guess as my unit thankfully continues to operate without issues.
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It probably just reached the end of its service life; replaced the one on my 02 Navigator with the Arnott, and it's quieter than the factory unit; couldn't be happier with the performance and value!
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Not too sure if there are any issues with a garage install. I just my second beer froster back. The first one worked great for seven months. Then the compressor went out. SPT sent me a replacement and it work for about 10 minutes. Hope you have better luck.
716543
I had to replace the compressor. If you have a leak it will continue to pump until it wears out.
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I have not had any problem with mine. The key is to unplug it during freezing temperatures and snow accumulation so that it does not try and pump and burn out. I had 3 feet of snow on my cover for two months and had to wait for a thaw before plugging it back in to A/C power. Also check the filter periodically to make sure that it is not clogged. Otherwise the motor will continue to run if there is water accumulation but it will not be able to pump and the motor will burn out.
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Replace the compressor as well. If it was still good it would come on when you start the vehicle. It most likely burned out because the shocks were leaking.
777238
I'm told that they should work well together ... not an issue in my case since it all leaked out of the compressor, but for the price I learned and did not have to pay a tech for the answer. New Compressor time! To be totally sure Lou, I would ask any tech in any repair shop JUST TO BE SURE. I'm a backyard mechanic but NOT a pro.
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All I can add is that I used my compressor frequently and have not experienced that problem. Contact the manufacturer.
602389
I replaced mine because the aluminum pump had coroded and split freezing tne motor up. If you look at the rubber on the shocks themselves and the have cracks tbey may need replaced as well. Make sure because if your shocks are leaking it will just burn up your new compressor.
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Gee...sounds like a faulty product. Shouldn't do that. Try a tiny bit of cooking oil on the gasket that is on the pump and see if it's just a dry gasket. If that doesn't do it...return it.
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It's probably broken. Mine did the same after 18 months, the defrost cycle ceases to work and the unit just ices up. It stopped making headway against the humidity, the water in the bucket is basically the ice melting a little.I threw mine away. It was a nice dehumidifier while it lasted. Too bad it's not built well.
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Hard to say ... this compressor burned out after 18 months. Very disappointing.
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There is NO compressor so it makes the water cool. And this great as I don t like real cold water anyway. It works very well and is vey quite and I have used it over a year now. NO PROBLEMS!! Great item!!
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You might check your ground wire to make sure it is still good and try again with direct 12v again. If nothing, ck with ohm meter to see if there is any ohms across the two wires. If nothing there, replace the compressor. Good luck.
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Beats me but I suspect it has to do with preventing the unit from overheating. Pumping up LARGE tires from full flat gets it HOT. (I KNOW FIRSTHAND) This is still a pretty good unit except that the battery hookup cords are way too short and you will need extensions for them to reach the back of even a regular pickup or suv. The attachment to the valve stem is not too good either and is poorly angled. It works but I may replace mine with a better one. Still, this is a really good unit and I use mine a lot and in preference to my big compressor. Just don't overheat it! (common sense here)
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hi, I install it on a toyota 4runner, trumpets are out front of the radiator and I have not had any problems with rain or moisture or heat, but the compressor is inside the truck.
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Its possible that they are not connected properly or the valve that is between the tube and the compressor is missing!
1051740
Any compressor will work for a limited time before the pressure is too low. But I would think that is too small to work for more than a minute or so. Others may have a different experience. If you have enough air to power it, this is the most fantastic purchase of a piece of precision equipment that I have ever made. Works extremely well. I would have expected it to be 3-4 times the price