COMMON PROBLEM!! Jeep Grand Cherokee Air Suspension Leak Fixed!!! (CHEAP & EASY)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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In today’s video I’m going to be fixing a leak in the front air shocks on my 2012 Jeep grand cherokee overland edition with the 5.7 hemi!! A very common problem with these jeeps and very cheap and easy to fix!!
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Got quoted $4800 to replace the compressor and air lines to my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee from two separate Jeep dealerships that I paid to diagnose my air suspension issues. Same thing it was sitting really low on the front. I saw this video and did this just to check before I spent the money and it fixed it. Thank you for saving me so much money! Now about those diag fees I was charged....
Happy to help!
Update...fixed it!!! All by myself!!! Thanks to your video!!! And it was only $27 for both!!! Thank you so much!!!
Happy to help!
I am so happy that I found this video! My Jeep has been dropping the nose when parked for a few hours. After following this video and completing the replacement, it's no longer losing air in the front shocks. Thank you for posting this helpful information.
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Hello, had to give you a THANKS!! I bought a 2011 jeep overland with a leak in the air suspension. I wiggled some lines and found the hissing problem. tried the dealer and they had the complete front two lines for about $100. i didn't want to dig into all that so... I watched a couple of these video's and i remember your video was one of them. yep, that's all i did was order a elbow for the driver side and poof...fixed. first i tried cleaning it and lubricate the o rings, made it leak worse so i parked it for a week till the part came in. I didn't want to burn out the pump is why i waited. thank you for posting. Tim
Happy to help!!
Thank you so much for your help. I just bought a 2017 Summit JGC and noticed this issue shortly after I bought it. Thanks again. You are incredibly helpful to so many of us.
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Sorry my English, iam so happy to found your explication for the air suspension of my G.Cherokee IV serie 2011 thank you so much. i am Rene'Soler Cuban Italian guitar player, resident in Roma.Italy
Happy to help!
Thank you man you’re truly a big help dealership wanted to charge me a 1000 dollars for an hose replacement did it your way and it work
Happy to help! I’ve heard the stealership loves to charge an arm and a leg to fix this..
You don’t know how much time and money this saved me man thank you. Happy new year!
Happy to help!! Happy new year to you too!!!
I just got a air pump solenoid replacement about $1,000 then got this leak lol I'm injured no money will do some Uber and hopefully get the oring or replace whole part thanku
Quoted $9k from local dealership to replace the system. Ridiculous. After I prodded they said they could cancel the system out for about half. Found your vid. Will give this a try. It does lift a little like you said, and got progressively worse, so hoping this is root cause. Rear is also starting to squat while off but it comes back up. In any case, thanks for taking the time to share this and especially the link to the part in the description is the cherry on top.
Happy to help! It’s insane what stealerships are trying to charge to fix this issue.
I fixed mine bro thank you so much suspension is perfect now I put both of them on didn't even need one of them but changed them anyway..put it on tire Jack mode when I did it so it didn't leak any air while I worked on it only took 5 mins to fix.🙏your the best
Thank you so much 😊 made me go see why mine exact same year as your wife's isn't even working and yes there it was 1 or 3 wires are not connected. Just tucked away, adding to my list for getting my money back from the dealer ship.
thank you so much! I have this porblem I had it on the passenger side and the dealership told me to change the suspension for 2000!! I am glad I walked out that fraud. Amazing I have the limited 2013 Hemi as well. Now both are lowering so heading to change myself those babies... cant believe it. Changed light bubls all the time myslef this is easier. Thank you!!
I am have this same issue! I am going to go check and see if I can do this.
I also have a front passenger light out. I'm not happy because I ordered a Mopar light bulb from Amazon for $300 and the dealership installed it. To have the dealership change the lightbulb is $400!!
I'm single now and looks like I am going to learn some mechanic skills.
Thanks for this video!
Do you have one on changing the light bulb?
Mine is sitting low so took to dealership to diagnose.. my handyman husband can do this so if same issue we can save a lot of money!! Thanks for the video 😊
Happy to help!
You are so awesome! This has been a problem for a long time. Good looking out!
Thank you so much for the video BIG help. My husband and I changed them out . We have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee overland and we just spend over 2000 dollars to change out the battery and alternator so this was a wallet saver
Happy to help!!
$2000 for just a battery and alternator+ labor (the labor part is the easy part to do, almost anyone can install a battery and alternator) 😮😮😮😢, I am glad over were I live our mechanics don't charge so MUCH 😂
Thank you very much for your video, you showed me where to buy the air spring connector (RMT) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 and they ship to my country !
Mine broke down due to a traffic accident (chock) not to normal driving. This air suspension on my 2018 GC OVERLAND is just excellent, not a single problem knowing that it is 190.000 km on the odometer now.
Greetings from Morocco
Happy to help! Hate to hear about the accident…
We have a '14 Overland with the hemi. Our problem was the weather we encountered In Wyo and South Dakota. Temps dropped to the minus and air suspension stopped. As soon as the Temps warmed, it worked fine.
Yea they freeze up if it isn’t fully charged with nitrogen. Even then all depending on how cold they still might freeze.
The airlines are freezing the moisture that condenses in them; either fill with nitro or spray some anti-freeze in your lines during the winter.
Where can I add the antifreeze at?@@richardramos5124
Seems that you can get away with using air instead of nitrogen to fill the system, but the issue is moisture which will freeze if you're in a cold climate.
Did not work for me but appreciate the advice. Definitely worth a try.
i left the old ring and added 2 more
Nice clear explanation. kind regards from UK😁
Thank you so much, excited to try this myself. Curious to know how the fix has held up after a year. Thanks in advance!
It was holding up great when I sold it! As far as I know it’s still doing fine for the new owner as well!
Worked like a charm brother! Thank you!
Hey thank you for the video, I have same jeep doing the same thing
We have a 2012 Overland and we’ve had our system replaced three times under warranty. Thank God we bought the extended warranty which is no longer available, unlimited time unlimited mileage so it cost us $100 each time but I believe this system is about 3500 bucks, so Chrysler is out 10 grand just on this part of the car alone in addition over the last 12 years of ownership Chrysler has probably spent close to $30,000 on this vehicle. We are finally getting so tired of it. We are looking at something else, and it will not be a Chrysler product.
The whole system is a cool idea on paper but I feel like it just causes more of a headache. Plus I’m sure they didn’t use the greatest materials for it either,
Spray some soap on those fittings and it will bubble if they are leaking. Windex or fantastic works but there is plumbing specific soap for this.
Do I need to check it with the jeep turned on?
As long as the suspension is aired up you can check it with the Jeep off.
Boss. Thanks soo much, 2011 Jeep grand Cherokee. Same issue. Will try it this week
No problem! Hope it fixes it!
Quick and easy fix. Thank you for the post.
I have same problem. Thanks for sharing this video❤❤
We have the same air problems, but also the same soffit and brick! LOL
Thank you so much bro
Happy to help!
The joe dirt tho😂😂🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mine does not come back up when I start it. Going to try this!
Good work Mate….Thank you.
Awesome vid!!, quick question does the air valve used for your car compatible with grand Cherokee 2015?
It should!
What is the correct name or part number for those valves?
we finally fixed the problem, but now all the nitrogen leaked so the jeep is still low and we are struggling to find a place that can help us out 😭
❤❤❤ I never see before new to me ❤❤❤❤
My jeep leans in the back corner also if my jeep sits fot a few days the whole thing is slammed hope this works for me. THANKS ALOT!!!
No problem! If the whole thing slams I would go ahead and change the rear fittings as well!
Where are the rear fittings located
@jrrincon79 on the side of the bag up near the top! It’s a lot easier to see if you take the wheel off!
Fantastic video!
Thank you!
One of my air bags is torn and now it’s slammed to the ground. How much will this cost? Can I replace just one bag?
Yes, you can replace just one! And it shouldn’t be too much depending on if you do it yourself or take it somewhere. The rears are super easy to do yourself and the fronts aren’t bad just a tiny bit more involved.
Man thanks so much
My question is, is this a real issue to be worried of? I mean if the compressor works fine and it goes back up to its normal position when you turn it on it means it is working I guess?
It will add unnecessary stress to the compressor and will cause it to fail a lot sooner. Also in the colder months the lines will freeze and you’ll have to wait for them to unfreeze before you can drive because the suspension will be bottomed out.
@@ZPTVChannel live in dominican Republic its never cold😂. Thanks for the advice 🙏 helps a lot.
@@maarkkawis801 oh lol then yea other than the premature wear on the compressor it’s not much of an issue!
Hello, when you put out this conector, u need recharge any type of air or gas? For the suspension system?
Sorry for my bad English
I looking for install a kit of leveling
You can get it recharged with nitrogen but you don’t have to. The system is self filling so it will just fill itself with regular outside air!
Thank you just got one for wife.
the first connector you removed, looks like it had teflon tape on the threads....And would you recommend using some kind of silicone lube on the o-rings for longer life?
From everything I’ve read it says not to use Teflon tape because if and when it degrades it can send bits of Teflon through the system. As far as lube goes it probably wouldn’t hurt to put some kind of lubricant on it to help it seat during the installation but I doubt it would make it last any longer.
Does this cause a check engine light?
No.
Wish i had tried this when it happened to mine. I ended up replacing the air suspension with an emu kit.
At least you have the peace of mind that it’s all new!
Great video
I replaced the elbow 90° the top stopped leaking but now the bottom of black is leaking. Took forever to pump up and won't complete in off-road 2
Was the raise button flashing before you replaced that did it say immediately suspension service required or were you able to raise it and it just kept lowering?
It still raised and lowered perfect. There was no error lights or anything on. It was just leaking down after it sat for a while but I’m sure it’s because the leak wasn’t real bad. I’m sure if you have a real bad leak it would over work the compressor and probably throw an error of some kind.
Thank you so much indeed.
I have the exact same vehicle and last night the passenger rear side literally popped. Hoping i can find a reasonably inexpensive fix
I would say it shouldn’t be that expensive the bag is relatively cheap and the labor shouldn’t be bad at all
What’s the name of that part got a air suspension message on my Jeep as well
There’s a leak in the description for the part!
Maybe a dumb question but, does the rear have similar hoses and connectors somewhere?
Not dumb I had the same question until I just decided to go snooping for it lol but Yes I’m almost positive it’s the same fittings it’s just mounted on the side closer to the top instead of right on top.
Thank u
Thank you very much such a good video , I have a Overland 2017 is this compatible with it too
It should be!
very helpful, thanks!
Thank you for the video
Happy to help!
I’m having problems with the rear being “slammed” I just ordered the part you mentioned from Amazon. Will it work for the rear?
I’m pretty sure the fittings are the same. The fittings will be on the side near the top instead of on top like the fronts!
@@ZPTVChannel ok thanks for the info 🫡
My copmpass on my 2018 jeep grand cherokee overland is off. When I go south it's saying its going north. Had some suspension issues like yourself and they charged me 500 dollars for a diagnostic and nitro fill truck is up now but it just stays where its at please help.
So its winter and i was lifting my jeeep grand cherokee 2015 suspension by putting it on off road mode and then suddenly i heard a loud pop. And the back of the car was low. The car eventually lowered itself but it cant lift to the normal driving suspension. Will what you did in this video fix my problem? Are there those type of valve devices in the back of the car?
I’m not sure if it will fix your issue but it does have the exact same fittings on the rear bags. They’re right behind the tire on the side of the air bag near the top you can miss it with the wheel off!
Dropping the vise grips , we all know that feeling when you paused. Lol
Words wanted to be said but I want to keep this channel family friendly lol 😂
yep, but he had a successful Plinko moment as it went all the way through the engine bay to the ground
Thanks for the info! Do the rear air springs have the same issue as the fronts at all? Can they be repaired in a similar way by replacing the connector?
I know they’re the same connectors and lines so I’m sure it could happen in the rear as well. The fitting is on the side instead of on top so you should be able to see it behind the wheel on the bag.
@@ZPTVChannel That's great mate! Def need to get a set and keep them just incase I need them. Thanks again!
No problem!
Hey ZP TV, i own a 2013 Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 Hemi. Do you know if they have an issue with computers? While i am driving, sometimes my dash gauges all flatline, all dashboard warning lights go off, and windshield wipers automatically turn on.
I’m not aware of any issues like that. My guess would be a bad ground somewhere.
What is the part name?
I just tried but as soon as I unplug it, air goes out. How do you prevent that?
You can’t. The air will leak out when you replace the fitting but once you install the new one and start the car back up it will refill itself.
@@ZPTVChannel but you lose all the nitrogen?
@@wayanbarre yes, but the system will replace the nitrogen lost with regular air.
My English is not very good. But here is my question. I have a grand 2014 cherokee overland and the same thing happens. but he told me that I should check the automatic suspension quickly. So I took it to the dealer. Well, they changed the compressor and an air suspension on the driver's side, that was in January of this year. This week it went down again. Now I took her and they changed the passenger side. but he went to another place because the dealer gave me a bad experience because they had my car for 3 weeks. On the other hand, wherever I took it, in 2 days it was ready when the piece arrived. but they gave it to me and it says that I should take it to the dealer to reset the computer to read the new part. This is true?? Because the car is still down and on the dashboard it only shows off road 2 but it showed the same thing when we took it. And now I do not know what to do. Well, I've already set the normal mode but the lights keep blinking.
I have already spent 7 thousand dlls 😔
It it’s just leaking air from the elbows those wouldn’t need any kind of relearn. just the part replaced.
I switch the struts suspension parts both sides under the hood. & it’s still slammed to the ground on the front. And there’s no leaks. What would be my next step please.
The next step after that would either be the connection at the compressor itself or a pinhole in the air bag itself.
I have this problem but if I leave it in high I’d doesn’t go down
Could be a level sensor issue
What’s the name of the part?? Having this same issue and they are trying to charge me $3,600 to fix it
I believe it’s just called an air suspension fitting but I have a link to it as well! amzn.to/3xFPojQ
I’m currently having this issue except my back went down first now it’s all four sides down I’m told my compressor is working what could it be
Most likely these air fittings they’re all the same front and back
What if I can hear the air coming out from the back end?😭 would it be the same issue
Most likely is!
I'm having this issue with my rear tires and the sound of air shooting out after a while
Could be the same issue. The fittings are the same in the back they’re just on the side of the bag instead of on top.
Thanks for sharing
No teflon tape on the threads?
No! They say no to use it because as time goes on the tape gets brittle and can break off and send little pieces through the system.
@@ZPTVChannel good to know. I just bought an Overland with all 4 wheels collapsed, so I'll try changing the valves.
When you park the jeep, it’s better let him in park mode suspension or the normal mode?
I mean what is better put him low when is park and up when you go use the car or you just let him on normal mode (the first position up park mode)????? Thank you
I always keep it in normal mode. Park is lower than regular and it’s really just to make it easier to get in and out of. I don’t really think putting it in one or the other really makes a difference when it comes to longevity.
@@ZPTVChannel why don’t make difference?
In park mode the car use the air to go down and up and if he stays normal? Maybe he don’t do the process? I don’t know it’s my ask
I need to read about the air suspension in jeep
@@MrKnuckleszx it won’t drive in park mode. Once you start it up and put it in gear it will raise to normal mode.
I wouldn't use the lowest setting. The rear air bags only seem to leak in the lowest setting.
How does that rubber seal below let air out up top at plastic lock
There’s 2 o rings one at the bottom and one at the top right below the air fitting. The bottom doesn’t go bad very often but the top one is usually the one that lets go. I’m assuming just over time the o ring get old and crusty and allows air past.
How about the rear air bag suspension.. I wish we can see a vedio
I haven’t had to mess with it yet but maybe I’ll make a video showing where it is!
Is your Grand Cherokee a diesel? I thought it sounded like one.
Knocks like one lol 😂 it’s a 5.7 hemi and it had the infamous hemi tick. I sold this a while ago, fully disclosing to buyer the issue, he fixed and confirmed the cam and lifters were shot..
Do you think this would be the same fix if only the front passenger side sagged after sitting awhile?
Possibly but normally when one leaks it will leak down both sides because they both run off 1 main line.
@ZPTVChannel I'll give it a shot. Even overnight, only the passenger side drops down. Thanks.
@ZPTVChannel popped the hood today. Both side leaked when I turned them from side to side. Do you think it's fair to say this is my issue?
@@JestinHirzel most definitely!
@@ZPTVChannel awesome, thank you
Will this work on the rams as well?
I’m not 100% sure but I’d say their probably the same being as their made by the same company.
Where are the air valve connection points for the rear system?
It’s toward the top on the side of the air bag. Will be able to see it really good and get to it really easy if you take the back tire off!
Please tell me where did you get the part from the one we have gotten is not the right one and it's from the dealer.
I ordered mine off Amazon! I’ll see if I can find the link real quick!
Link to air valves: www.amazon.com/RMT-JWK2-A210-ADFU-Suspension-Connector-Fitting/dp/B07DF9QGSW?pd_rd_w=4S1tx&content-id=amzn1.sym.99d2f5bb-29d9-4f60-b07e-f97fafe39bec&pf_rd_p=99d2f5bb-29d9-4f60-b07e-f97fafe39bec&pf_rd_r=DFYD6V16R1H4DWGZXREG&pd_rd_wg=6MJbb&pd_rd_r=56438158-5b86-4f3f-a4b3-426ef45ef289&pd_rd_i=B07DF9QGSW&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_rp_9_t
So if is sagged and I turn on my jeep and it goes back up to its normal level is that normal? or for example on my jeep it’s a 2012 V6 I have not used my jeep for the past three days and today it was all the way down but when I turned on my jeep, it went back to its normal level. so this is this a sign that my suspension is going out? I also hear like a sound like a Pssss kinda noise coming from somewhere under the hood.
Since it goes back up that means your compressor is fine and the leak isn’t that bad but most likely it’s just a leaky air fitting! Replace them and should be good! I would say since the whole jeep is sagging the rear fittings are probably leaking too.
@@ZPTVChannel awesome thank you I will look into the Fittings.
@@ZPTVChannelhello. Only the rear is sagging. Where is the fitting for the rear located?
If you look be hind the rear tire it’s near the top of the air strut on the side!
@@ZPTVChannel thanks!
i get a massege air suspension require imidate service/repair require. any help will be appricated.
Probably a bad fuse, bad air leak, or worse case scenario a bad compressor..
Problem with mine (2013 GC Overland) is it won’t lower to parking level, anyone help with that?
Could have a bad level sensor
@@ZPTVChannel would that be a suspension yaw sensor?
@Yepyep-e9b I’m not 100% sure on the exact name…
If I did this and I spray the elbow it still has bubbles what could it be
Could be not seated all the way or maybe the part you got was bad out of the box..
Do you think teflon tape could help?
I appreciate the reply tho I just got my jeep few months ago u already done saved my life like 3 times Lol
@@Fredvanfleet1121 happy to help! And they say not to use teflon tape because it can get brittle over time and send little chunks of teflon through the system.
Does cold weather affect this? I’ve never had problems with mine, until it dropped in the negatives outside.
Cold weather can freeze condensation in the lines causing the air pressure in said lines to drop and/or causing a service air suspension message until the system warms up.
Short answer to your question is yes it can!
@@ZPTVChannel Thank you sooo much! I hope that’s what it is. I thought driving it for an hour would do something, but maybe I need to get it in a warm garage??
@seuss7145 if it’s in the negatives like you said it’ll probably take a while.. it would get in the high 20s here and it would take about 15-30 mins to warm up and work right.
@@ZPTVChannel It was in the low 20’s when this started. Now it keeps saying: “Air suspension cooling down” lol
Will this throw a code? Ie. Service air suspension etc. Thanks!!
Mine didn’t but I think if the leak is bad enough it will
I think mine it's the compressor because no leak on the top because I don't hear the compressor make any sound at all
You should be able to hear it… I would check fuses and relays first but luckily the compressor isn’t crazy expensive so if it is it shouldn’t be to bad!
@@ZPTVChannel yeah because the compressor will make sound for a few seconds then cut off til the next day thanks so much sir
Are there also air valves at the rear?
Yes! They’re the exact same valves they’re just on the side of the bag near the top!
@@ZPTVChannel thanks! Sorry English is not my mother tongue. What do you mean by side of the bag? 😇
@wayanbarre no problem! if you take off the rear tire or just get a flashlight and look behind the wheel and look at the air shock the fitting will be near the top on the side you can’t miss it!
Did you get a code to know they were bad?
No code… the only sign was the front dropping when the car sat for a few hours.
what is the part you got off amazon . mine is 2012 Overland not a hemi is that the same part needed as my air suspension will not raise. it is at its lowest/ Need it fixed thanks
Yes, it’s the same part for the non-hemi as well!
Where can I buy
I think I bought mine off Amazon. link should be in the description!
@@ZPTVChannel just seen it thank you
Do you where rear ones are located at?
They’re near the top of the bag right behind the rear tire! You can get a really good look if you pull the wheel off but you can get to it without taking the wheel off!
Hope somebody help me, my suspension just went out, but the hole car went down and I won’t pick up, I check the fuce and it was burn I put a new one and it burnet right after I turn the car on, anybody have an idea what it could be ?
Sounds like a bad compressor since it’s popping fuses…
@@ZPTVChannel i never saw popped fuse on mine mecanic replaced air pump solenoid 12 days order
my air suspension just went out for the first time. today its 10 degrees. the compressor made a loud noise and it seemed like it was stuck in rising height but it did not rise when i pressed the height adjustment button and only the front is lowered. any suggestions?
When it gets really cold like that and there’s not enough nitrogen in the system the condensation from the outside air the system brings in, to make up for the lost nitrogen, will freeze up the system. If I were you I would wait until it gets back above freezing and see if it’s still giving you fits!
Yeah I bet everyone quadralift is frozen for the next few days
@@Stone2915 mines been popping up service air suspension for 2 days lol it got a little warmer today and after driving it for a while it seems to be back to normal. Probably until it sits overnight and freezes again lol
Myne went down when temperature dropped below -15c . It such a disappointment because I bought a car just 1 week ago(. Who has more expirience with this air suspension, is it worth fixing it? Will it stands -20 or -30°c ?
@@ig_vlog_channel apparently the compressor freezes because it has moisture in it. once the temperature rises above freezing it should fill
up. if not gotta change the compressor
👍👍
I changed the compressor and elbows and my jeep is still low, any suggestions??
Did it raise back up at all? If not it could be a bad fuse.. if it raised up and leaked down again there could be another leak somewhere in the system.
@@ZPTVChannel it raised up at 1st then went back down, that was after I installed the new compressor, when I put the new elbows in, nothing happened
@@jonathancoleman4548 I would check the fuse. Does the dash say anything like “service suspension system” ?
@@ZPTVChannel yes, it keeps saying "Service air suspension system" and "immediate service suspension".
I would start at the fuse. If it’s good there may be a clogged or cracked line in the system somewhere.
What about if the rear has the same problem?
There are fittings on the rear bags right behind the wheel. Let the Jeep air up and then spray some soapy water around the fittings and see if they’re leaking.
@ZPTVChannel awesome. At first, I just had my front sagging, so I replaced the front driver side, because that seemed to be leaking. It looks like the passenger side needs it also. Now the rear sags, too. I'll replace the other 3. Thanks for the help!
Yea from everything I’ve read the front and rear are on different pathways so I would say it’s probably just those rear fittings.