Autoride bypass

[KidWgn]

Alright guys, apologies if I am reviving an old thread but i think this may hopefully help others. I believe this is the correct solution WITHOUT having to pull the compressor fuse.

I spoke to shocksims by xineering, who were willing to help and were extremely professional, told me that the ride height sensor needs to be clocked so thats its in a range between 1 - 4 volts. This tells the computer that the suspension is in the correct range. More info here on their site in the Bypassing Z55 "Pre-2015" Magneride section located at bottom of their FAQ page

Before even trying to set the ride height sensor, I pried open the sensor link arm that connects from the sensor to the body. First I pulled it off from the sensor with a trim tool then did the same on the lower side that connects to the body. BE VERY CAREFUL and tug gently but firmly with a trim tool because you can easily break the ride height sensor. These photos are for demonstration purposes as installation was already complete at time of photos.

You can see in the picture below that I put a ziptie as tight as possible around the sensor arm and the sensor. To verify voltage changes, I put two t-pins on the middle (green) wire and right (orange) wire of the connector that goes into the ride height sensor and checked the volts when the arm is fully extended with a multimeter in which it read around 5v, once clocked back and zip-tied it is around 2.5 - 2.6 volts. (Third photo)

Lastly I add the resistors as mentioned many times in this thread with T taps, just in case anyone wants to replace the air ride components the connector is still there. I did add electrical grease inside the T taps and connections to prevent moisture build up and corrosion. Currently the wires are taped up to the resistor but will solder it up soon and self tap into frame.

Hope this helps someone!!

Giving this a shot this weekend

 

[KidWgn]

This works to disable the whole system including ride height sensors and shocks from what they've told me.
http://www.strutmasters.com/product...suv-suspension-warning-light-fix-module-gc2m/

Has anyone ever actually tried one of these?

 

[NZNC]

Has anyone ever actually tried one of these?

Before installing the resistors I thought about buying and adding this but its honestly not worth it imo.....plus dont quote me on it but I believe it just hides the error message from displaying on your cluster

 

[KidWgn]

Before installing the resistors I thought about buying and adding this but its honestly not worth it imo.....plus dont quote me on it but I believe it just hides the error message from displaying on your cluster

I've actually removed the ride height sensors all together, along with the compressor. I'm working on a voltage drop to nullify the whole thing.

 

[5StarCustmSolutns]

I've actually removed the ride height sensors all together, along with the compressor. I'm working on a voltage drop to nullify the whole thing.

Curious if you were able to get the voltage drop to work? If so how?

 

[KidWgn]

Curious if you were able to get the voltage drop to work? If so how?

Funny you should ask that. I actually was just looking more into this yesterday, as I finally solved another issue I was having! Hoping to have something more here soon

 

[5StarCustmSolutns]

Funny you should ask that. I actually was just looking more into this yesterday, as I finally solved another issue I was having! Hoping to have something more here soon

copy that.. i'm days away from start of my overweight luxury pre-runner build lol. Still haven't settled on rear shocks though.. Have two +3" Fox 2.5 remote res dsc's sitting here getting mad at me for not installing yet...
Have resistors tee'd up ready to buy, but I feel like best case would be going above their heads and telling truck they have never existed to begin with

 

[KidWgn]

copy that.. i'm days away from start of my overweight luxury pre-runner build lol. Still haven't settled on rear shocks though.. Have two +3" Fox 2.5 remote res dsc's sitting here getting mad at me for not installing yet...
Have resistors tee'd up ready to buy, but I feel like best case would be going above their heads and telling truck they have never existed to begin with

You'd still have to use resistors for my solution, you'd just be able to remove the leveling sensors, also. The leveling sensors want to be at ~2.5 volts, so if we drop the input voltage across the signal wire with resistors. essentially dividing the voltage, you trick the signal wire into thinking that the level sensor is present.

 

[07Burb]

You'd still have to use resistors for my solution, you'd just be able to remove the leveling sensors, also. The leveling sensors want to be at ~2.5 volts, so if we drop the input voltage across the signal wire with resistors. essentially dividing the voltage, you trick the signal wire into thinking that the level sensor is present.

Please do a write up once you’ve got it complete and working. Either within this thread or as its own tech write up! I’ll sticky it if you can make it happen. I think it’d be valuable info to share

 

[5StarCustmSolutns]

You'd still have to use resistors for my solution

Ive pretty much decided that I'm going to remove my sensors all together....to avoid future drama. Need about one more week of parts sourcing/price shopping and I'm going to begin that process.

For the longest Ive been a solid believer in the Z55, it definitely flattens out high speed corners and is does a great job leveling the vehicle when towing heavy. It really is a good on-road system.....but life happens, things(goals aspirations needs) change. My discovery of Arnott's rescission of the lifetime warranty just happened to time perfectly with the completion of my year+ of (self-taught) welding night school classes and also with an opportunity to get into Motorsports, if even in the smallest capacity, in my own back yard, were just too many signs to ignore...

I've now spent the last 6 weeks or so studying off-road suspension geometry/systems....and....well.....I hate it when I think I know something only to learn how truly ignorant I was on the subject lol Just glad I didn't rush out and buy anything before doing some homework!