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Trunk air compressor

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:helpsmilie: Hey guy's. Not sure if my air compressor is working like it should. What all is tied into it (rear shock's etc.) or is it just for airing up your tires? :banana:
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It's tied to the rear struts. It'll run automatically to pump them up if the rear gets too low.

If you hit the on button, it only sends air to the inflater next to it.
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Re: Trunk air compressor

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:bsnicker: Is the air compressor loud enough to hear when it comes on? I might need a new one cuz I never heard it work. The button goes click on the inflator panal but no sound from pump.
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Search this forum regarding the issue. There have been numerous posts on how to diagnose and fix the problem.
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If I remember right, your compressor should be hiding near the right rear fender well. I'd think you'd hear it when you turn it on.

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2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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ignition key needs to be in acc or on iirc.
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turn the key on, open the trunk, and sit on the back of the car. have a friend sit with you if you can.. it should come on to level the car.
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You may have to sit there for a minute.
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2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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Re: Trunk air compressor

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you should her the pump no problem. It will make a wrrrr sound
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