Ducato rear Air bags

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I added these a few years back and Ive sprung a problem. Thought it was a leak but appears to be an inacurate meter, pressure dwindles on meter but constant on addon device. So any easy to read meters out there or electronic ones but what pitfalls are there, pipe size conversion etc.
 
the1andonly said:
I added these a few years back and Ive sprung a problem. Thought it was a leak but appears to be an inacurate meter, pressure dwindles on meter but constant on addon device. So any easy to read meters out there or electronic ones but what pitfalls are there, pipe size conversion etc.
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I have a 2" round panel mount LCD display with 2 readouts...in my case left and right very clear and accurate involves a push fit T and sensor for each pressure sensed cost around £25
 
What about terminating the line in a schrader valve (tyre valve?) and adding a tpms system? On the old bongo I had similar but instead of tpms I occasionally used a typer pressure meter to check pressures. Just an alternative.
 
I fitted my semi air about 4 years ago and developed a leak on the LH side. My plastic pipes are pushed onto a fitting and the securing nut, when tightened forms an air tight flat face at the pipe end. I cut off the pipe end and started again after 3 reworked pipe fittings, I now have a leak free system. Happy days.
 
I fitted Martech semi air with two separate pressure gauge’s and the difference is noticeable but not as just as good as I expected.
the pressure remains constant at 2 bars on both gauges even after 5 months parked up inside over the winter months

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When I fitted my Dunlop air assist bags, I just left the 2 shrader valve fitted to the supplied bracket on the N/S underside of the van just in front of the rear wheel.

I check them at the same time as the tyres.
 
Having the ability to raise the rear end from the driver's seat has helped me out a couple of times
 
The 2 switches are left up/down. Right up/down



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Cush said:
What about terminating the line in a schrader valve (tyre valve?) and adding a tpms system? On the old bongo I had similar but instead of tpms I occasionally used a typer pressure meter to check pressures. Just an alternative.
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That is almost what i originaly tried to do but adding new valve buggered up my tyre pal addresses (the valve is in parralel to gauge)
oldiesontour said:
I think I bought it and the 4 solenoid valves from AliExpress a couple of years ago
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oldiesontour said:
Just had a look "air suspension gauge " £20 with pressure sensors.
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Any detail eg link. I remember seeing something like this from Two on Tour but couldnt work out the additional fittings required for my push fit pipe.
ps thanks gents
 
the1andonly said:
That is almost what i originaly tried to do but adding new valve buggered up my tyre pal addresses (the valve is in parralel to gauge)


Any detail eg link. I remember seing something like this from Two on Tour but couldnt work out the additional fittings required for my push fit pipe.
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Just search air suspension gauge £20.49
 
herald_400rl said:
Found one, £16.72. 325 sold, 4.8/5.
"a triple dual display air pressure guage LED Digital air suspension gauge 0-220PSI"

Option of 2/3 outputs & sensors.
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The dual one I have is £20.49 and is marjed "air bag prei" been working faultlessly for 2+ yrs

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