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Inflating tires
Would it be possible to modify the current airpump for the suspension, so it can also be used to inflated tires?In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin. www.m-release.com
16th Feb 2006 1:54 pm
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Be nice if it could work for the suspension let alone anything else DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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16th Feb 2006 2:07 pm
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?? meaning?
It does work for the suspension (well if you have the airsuspension)In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin. www.m-release.com
16th Feb 2006 2:11 pm
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I suppose you could replace the drain plug on the receiver tank with some sort of outlet - maybe a warranty issue though. You'd also need some form of cover for it to prevent dirt ingress, or pipe it to another location
16th Feb 2006 2:17 pm
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anyone an idea how much KG/PSI the pump gives?In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin. www.m-release.com
16th Feb 2006 2:34 pm
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Penguin wrote:
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It does work for the suspension (well if you have the airsuspension)
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16th Feb 2006 2:38 pm
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Air compressor: Supplied with air drier, electrically switched, pilot operated exhaust valve and double temperature sensors
Controlled by ECU
Maximum pressure 1680 kPa (16.8 bar) (243.6 lbf/in²)
Air reservoir:
Volume 9 litres (0.31 cu.ft)
Working pressure 1750 kPa (17.5 bar) (253.75 lbf/in²)
Maximum operating pressure 2300 kPa (23 bar) (333.5 lbf/in²)
16th Feb 2006 2:39 pm
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mmm on the edge to inflate a tire to 2 Kpa, and ECU controlled... will be a tricky thing to override to control it manual
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16th Feb 2006 2:42 pm
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2kPa = 13.8psi... think it should manage that!
I wouldn't worry about the compressor control as it will top up the tank as the valve block senses low pressure in the receiver. The compressor itself has two temperature sensors to ping up warnings and ultimately shut it down until cooled if you get a bit enthusiastic with the tyre inflating 8)
16th Feb 2006 2:47 pm
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mmm so you would just take the air from the tank, and let the ecu refill it?
couldn't that cause a suspension fault? If the ECU sees that air is getting out faster than normal?In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin. www.m-release.com
16th Feb 2006 2:56 pm
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just having a look.... if it does, then it should clear with a reboot
I guess this is exactly what my Touareg does. It has a tyre inflator hose with a pressure gauge and it simply bleeds the pressure reservoir tank. The manual says to leave the engine idle while using the inflator (I guess to keep the compressor running).TDV6 HSE Java Black, auto, difflock, fridge, winter, 7-seater, PDC, privacy, AHL, sunroof - 3rd row fixed
16th Feb 2006 3:05 pm
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16th Feb 2006 3:06 pm
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Gallery pressure recharge rate is monitored but this shouldn't cause any issues beyond a possible reboot, just let the receiver recharge between inflating tyres.
The system uses air during normal operation anyway so it should just appear as a bit of cross-axleing to the system
16th Feb 2006 3:10 pm
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The VW Toareg has a connection unit under the passenger seat that connects to an airline to inflate tyres from the air suspension compressor when fitted. However, I think you will find the D3 is not capable of doing this as it is limited on air pressure. This was actually covered in March of 2005 I believe, if one of you can find the thread.
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