Help With Air Bag Test

[frank3]

OK folks, (Scotty, Lamont, Anyone) looks like my air bag may not be functioning correctly. I'd like some input for a correct procedure for testing it. Let me tell you what I've done so far and please guide me where I might of gone wrong.
1.Started RT
2.Placed in 1st gear (SE-5)
3.Released parking brake while holding foot on brake
4.Pressed switch to make ride firmest
5.Waited 2-3 minutes
6.Checked air pressure
All of this done with seat open. That may of been the problem but I don't seem to get anything over 25 PSI. Never hear air pump running or leaking air (I am rather hard of hearing though).
Help please!!! "Spyderlovers.com" has never let me down. Best source for Spyder assistance around, including dealers.
Oh, and THANKS AHEAD OF TIME

 

[NancysToy]

The RTS rear suspension works off a ride height sensor. Unladen, it will not build as high a pressure as when loaded, so checking the pressure is not a real good way of testing the system. Please also realize that there are certain conditions that are necessary for the system to function. With the Spyder stopped, the engine must be started, the parking brake released, and the gearbox in gear (first or reverse). Of course when moving, these conditions are already met.

The compressor and ACS sensor position are best checked via BUDS, but you can perform a functional test with the help of another person. First, open the seat and release all the system air pressure by pressing the valve core in the Schrader valve. Then start the Spyder, release the parking brake, and put it in gear. An observer should be able to see the Spyder rise to the normal ride height. In addition, you should hear the compressor run. Checking for increased air pressure at the Schrader valve will confirm that the compressor is working.

Next, with the Spyder running, parking brake released, and the transmission in gear, adjust the ride height button. An observer should see the Spyder raise and lower. The ride height can be measured to make sure. When the ride height is lowered, you will probably hear the hiss as the solenoid releases air pressure. I hope this helps.

 

[frank3]

As always, Scotty came through. Thanks Scotty.