bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 the valves are grounded. It does have 2 posi's, and one neg. the negative is obvious via the negative symbol. Also, i have tried both positives. I know y grounds are good. on the front, i am grounded directly to the battery. rear is grounded the same place as the compressor, and it works. I'm stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 your switch box has a power wire on it, does it have power? also your gonna need @ least 50 to 70 psi before it will move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 switchbox has power as best as i can tell. i cant find my test light. it is hooked up on the same lead power wire as the compressor. i just dont think it's the valves, b/c none of them work. i mean, if a few didnt work, i would say valves, but i got nothing. thee power to the switchbox is coming out of the constant on y deck. i have also tried the switched. nothing either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 did you try the valves without the switches to make sure they work and your wiring is correct first? without pressure in the tank so your car doesnt chin-check you, run a raw positive right to the valve and see if it activates. It will make a clicking sound. Then try and do the same from inside the car using your wiring (wherever you ran all the valve wires to). If that works you know its not your wires or the valves. Then head over to the box, it dont get much more simple then a premade switchbox. 1 wire in, 8 out. Use a DMM and verify that when you hit a switch it is letting the power thru. You have the one positive and every time you hit a switch, a series of the 8 will show positive if you measure it. For side2side your two left (for example) "up" valves will be energized when you hit that switch. Its really really simple when you look at the big picture, not really much CAN go wrong so just keep playin with it......or call me bro. You stilll have my number right? Now on the solenoid thing, i use those rather then the standard relays because the compressor like the ones you and i have draw too much current. A normal relay is around 30a and i think these draw 45. The standard solenoid for a Ford vehicle will work perfect (see the pics of chickens and the one i just did). hit me up if you need 2 man im just chillen in white tee and draws on this fine Xmas morning watchin the kids play with their stuff...........shit everywhere All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 didnt see the pic of the solenoid till just now........ya thats the one bro. sounds like you have that under control now All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I'm fixin to go see if i can find a convenience store hat has a test light. i am DMMless, and testlightless. I'm calling around to all my boys to see if they have one handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 Bibby PM braingetter, he knows a bit about solenoids he uses them for a living he might be able to help you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 i got that fixed, my problem is in the switchbox now. ok i have 3 posts on my valves. Hardwired straight from a 12v current, touching only power, and no ground. 2 of them do nothing, one of them sparks. the one that sparks, according to the dagram on the peice that snaps to it, is ground. If i put a groundon that one, and power o either one of the others, nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 i dont know. i have tried 3 valves all directly wired, skipping the switchbox, and nothing. not a damn thing from any of them. i tried with the car on, car off, every power ground combo there is. i've tried it all, and nothing. the valves must be bad. but what i dont understand, is fucking 8. all fucking 8 of them are bad. it makes no GD sense. fucking bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibby>Chode Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 ok, its ben a little while, and i'm ready for another go. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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