2008 Slammed Jeep Patriot

[SnazzyQ]

I was so scared about not making this install this weekend. Atleast that problem was solved

Yeah I know that like heart drop when it just goes wrong. its not a fun feeling.

[Creation]

If anyone knows, since my sensor isn't the accuair one the switchspeed connector doesn't just "plug" in. There's 3 wires going to the pressure sensor plug, but my sensor only has two. Do I need to buy the switchspeed sensor for $50? My rear bags won't be here Monday unfortunately and if I can't figure this sensor out I don't want to install just the front bags.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

I'm at a hockey game at the moment, so I'll write up a proper thing in a while, but the generic sensor does not connect to the SwitchSpeed ECU. Instead it wires direct to the relays.

[Creation]

I'm at a hockey game at the moment, so I'll write up a proper thing in a while, but the generic sensor does not connect to the SwitchSpeed ECU. Instead it wires direct to the relays.

That's fine, I just figured i'd post the question before I fell asleep. Enjoy the game, and may the odds for your team.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

woo 5-2 winterhawks.

Run ignition or acc power to either pin of the pressure switch. Split the other pin to the trigger pins on your relays. Wire the normally-open pins on the relays to your compressors using fat enough wires to support 30A worth of load. You'll also feed the power input pins on the relays with constant power, likewise with wire that can support 30A. The ground pin on the relay will obviously go to ground - thin wire is fine. The normally-closed pins on the relays will not be used.

[Creation]

Can I install just the fronts without any issue? Will I need to find plugs to fit the vu4 for the rear holes?

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Switchspeed shouldn't care if you've only got two bags hooked up. If you don't have plugs on hand, I'd run a short piece of line from port 3 to port 4 on the VU4 so that if you bump the button on the controller for the rear bags it doesn't dump a bunch of your air.

[Creation]

Switchspeed shouldn't care if you've only got two bags hooked up. If you don't have plugs on hand, I'd run a short piece of line from port 3 to port 4 on the VU4 so that if you bump the button on the controller for the rear bags it doesn't dump a bunch of your air.

Awesome so I can just run a line from 3 and 4 to "plug it". I think we'll go ahead and do the fronts just to knock it out.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Exactly.

[Creation]

Exactly.

Switchspeed had me wire up a line to my headlights, and ignition. Did the ignition wire actually need to go to ignition? Or should I wire it to my acc block?

Just out of curiosity, what's the headlight wire for?

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

I feed my e-Level off accessory power because there are no ignition wires on my diesel. Works fine, though if you want the option of running your stereo without the possibility of the compressors kicking on, you might find an ignition wire.

The headlamp wire is for illumination on the control pad.

[Creation]

I feed my e-Level off accessory power because there are no ignition wires on my diesel. Works fine, though if you want the option of running your stereo without the possibility of the compressors kicking on, you might find an ignition wire.

The headlamp wire is for illumination on the control pad.

Thank you. I appreciate the information!

[Creation]

I've got all but the rear bags, and due time and a commute tomorrow before I'd be able to get an alignment I've opted to wait until the rears are here and I have time to do all 4.

Today we got most of the electrical system wired up, just a few more ends to button up like grounding the vu4, mounting my tank down, leak testing, and run the wiring for the rear bags. Then install all 4 bags and turn it on.

It's not "difficult" per se if you take your time. The downside is its very time consuming. I've had a friend helping me for 9 hours and only got the wiring partly finished, had I've put 6-7 hours in it prior to today.

I'm attempting to take my time attempting really learn the system. Once everything is functional I'll start moving things and cleaning it up a little bit but for now function is the biggest problem.

[Creation]

Random question, what 4 gauge lines plug in? Just the four bags correct? Where does my tank pressure gauge line go?

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Random question, what 4 gauge lines plug in? Just the four bags correct? Where does my tank pressure gauge line go?

You'll want a read on the pressure inside each bag, correct. The VU4 has pressure ports on the top that are perfect for screwing your gauge senders in. The plugs tend to be REALLY in there, but they will come out.

For the tank pressure gauge, see the latter half of this post: http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...&postcount=387