arb locker ? For the guys that already have one

[hereismylife]

I am wondering how the air solenoid works? Is it only to release air when you turn the switch off?



The reason I am asking is that as soon as mine has air it keeps on venting until you turn it off. I thought this would only vent air to unlock it when the switch is off?



Anyone know?



thanks

 

[S.Morris]

When locker is switched on the solenoid should open sending air to pumpkin.

When locker is switched off , solenoid should close and VENT the air out of line going to pumpkin. (takes about 2 seconds) This allows actuator in diff to release and go into unlocked position.

Air compressor should work on a pressure switch that turns on at 80psi and off at 105.

 

[S.Morris]

You may have solenoid installed backwards (been a long time since I installed one of these)

 

[hereismylife]

Yes it does dump the air but it dumps it from the tank and locker at the same time. If it is off... I can turn my manual valve on slowly and it just keeps dumping the air till it turn the switch on then it will lock the locker and hold air till I turn it off.

well I am just running a air tank with a manual air valve. Anyhow I have

#1 on the valve goes to my supply line
#2 goes to my locker
#3 vents

I can make it come on and off and it will hold the air but when it loses power it just keeps releasing the air from the tank.

I have the power for the valve to the switch and the other side to the ground on truck

Maybe I just don't understand but in 18 wheelers you use power to dump the air or they stay closed.

thanks