Q: Air suspension valve not working pump works but no air comes out of valve to struts

asked by on September 17, 2016

The pump comes on and pumps air until it gets hot then stops. Removed left front tub from valve no air comes out of valve when pump is running. No air comes out of valve for any of the struts. Can I make the valve work with out replacing it.

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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