New Riviera Owner From Saskatchewan

peakwynn wrote:

Hi. I am new to the Riviera world and to this forum. I just purchased a 1998 Riviera that is in great condition. Never winter driven and only 107,000 km (about 67,000 miles).
I have been reading about the automatic levelling control rear suspension and just diagnosed why mine isn't working. I found a broken wire under the car that supplies power to the compressor. I clipped it and jumped it with a piece of wire and after a minute it activated and lifted the rear end up. Only problem is that the wire is very brittle and corroded. Should I be looking for a new wire harness for the system or does anyone know of a reliable way to repair a brittle wire like this?

Most dealers have kits that let them put in new single wires - taking a length of new wire, putting terminals on each end then inserting those terminals into their respective connectors.  Some independent mechanics have these kits also, and they are available on-line (although it's a lot to buy to fix ONE wire).  I think you're looking at an hour labor tops plus shop supplies to replace that wire properly in the harness.  Dealer's repair shop should have wire the right color, too.

Hi Pat and welcome.  I also have a 1998 in great condition, never driven in snow, also just under 68,000 miles.  Hope you have many years of enjoyment driving your Riv.  Sure don't see many here in Canada.

HI Pat,welcome!

Welcome !!!

It's always nice to welcome a new member here...

Welcome to the site

If the compressor came on with a "jumper", chances are you could cut the wire back a few inches in both directions and replace the corroded part. It's highly unlikely that the entire wire is green....

I cut back the wire, soldered in a new piece with shrink tubing. Everything works perfectly now.