Air Compressor Leak Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
- J 22124-B Pressure Gage (0-300 psi). See Special Tools .
- J 22124-91 Pressure Gage Adapter. See Special Tools .
- Attach the J 22124-91 pressure gage adapter to the air dryer. See Special Tools .
- Attach the J 22124-B pressure gage to the J 22124-91 pressure gage adapter with the toggle valve on the opposite side of the air compressor. See Special Tools . Close the toggle valve.
- Apply air pressure at the schrader valve. Pressurize until the J 22124-B pressure gage reads 690 kPa (100 psi). See Special Tools .
- Check the following areas using soap bubbles:
- Solenoid valve-Replace the air compressor head if leaking.
- Air dryer to compressor head O-ring-Replace the air dryer if leaking.
- Air dryer cover-Replace the air dryer if leaking.
- Air compressor head gasket-Replace the air compressor head if leaking.
- Air compressor head cover gasket-Tighten the cover bolts to 5.6 N.m (50 lb in) if the head cover gasket is leaking. If the leak persists, replace the air compressor head.