Intermittent ARC?

[Nick0127]

Hi, team! I have a '93 manual with what I thought was a burnt out "firm ride" bulb. I don't see the light when I start the car, I don't see it on hard driving, I don't see it when switching on the Firm Ride switch. But, when I do toggle the switch, I hear 2 clicks of the ARC relay. The shocks are relatively new (but I had the same before they were replaced too). Today, driving to work, MAGICALLY, the light come on and it works (coming om with hard driving or the switch). About 5 minutes later, gone again (and back to always gone). Where would you start? Can't be the bulb anymore.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Hi, team! I have a '93 manual with what I thought was a burnt out "firm ride" bulb. I don't see the light when I start the car, I don't see it on hard driving, I don't see it when switching on the Firm Ride switch. But, when I do toggle the switch, I hear 2 clicks of the ARC relay. The shocks are relatively new (but I had the same before they were replaced too). Today, driving to work, MAGICALLY, the light come on and it works (coming om with hard driving or the switch). About 5 minutes later, gone again (and back to always gone). Where would you start? Can't be the bulb anymore.

If the filament in the bulb is dangling it’s not unheard of it making intermediate contact and temporarily lighting up, especially after some spirited driving.

Welcome to the club!

 

[jco1385]

Might be the switch. You could pull the switch and jumper the plug and see if the ARC works. If so, bad switch. If you're only having an issue with the bulb lighting up, you can replace the bulb.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Hi Nick. Welcome! Thanks so much for your support.

 

[Vicinity]

Ooh I gotta see pics of those cars

 

[Rodeo Joe]

Welcome Nick!

Joe

 

[Nick0127]

thanks, I will try these suggestions and report back! really appreciate it.

 

[KevinVarnes]

ARC issues aside, I'd like to know where you sourced some ARC shocks at?

 

[bowez]

I know this is necro, but I had to repair the ARC module in the trunk when had a similar issue. Had bad capacitors they were obvious but a fairly simple repair if your good with a solder gun/iron. Will need a solder sucker.