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Summary of Contents for Firestone Intelli Ride 2230
- Page 1 4-corner, 3-height 2230 2230 electronically controlled air suspension system Installation Instructions tomorrow’s future...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
12,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the date of original purchase. If the control system or any part of the control system fails because of a manufacturing defect, Firestone will, at its option, provide replacement part(s) for the consumer, without charge, provided the customer: 1) Returns the component/system to the original purchase location, an authorized Firestone distributor. -
Page 3: Parts List
IntelliRide system by Firestone. This kit will provide automatic height control and leveling of your vehicle. The following will introduce you to the system components as well as provide detailed instructions concerning installing the height sensors and programming the system. - Page 4 Figure 1 Battery Connection Compressor Relay To be mounted inside engine bay. Connections to be made with vehicle interior Program button. This is discon- nected after programming and replaced with the Park Wire. Connector to ECU, to be mounted inside the vehicle. Service Switch to be used to turn the system on and off.
- Page 5 IntelliRide Full System Schematic DET DESCRIPTION FULL SYSTEM VALVE ASSEMBLY AIR COMPRESSOR AIR TANK - 3 GALLON ELECTRIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) HEIGHT SENSORS 1/4 TUBING 18ft. WIRE HARNESS FULL SYSTEM AIR DRYER - SYSTEMS BRACKET - HEIGHT SENSOR 3/8 NPT FITTING, 1/4 TUBE...
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Page 6: System Components
SYSTEM COMPONENTS Wire Harness All necessary electrical wires and connectors have been included with this kit. Review Figure 1 before beginning installation. You will have to put the major components in a position so that the wire harness will reach all of them. Route the wire harness loosely throughout the vehicle as indicated in Figure 1. - Page 7 Secure the ring terminal to a grounded component of the vehicle’s chassis. Find the red wire on your wire harness marked air compressor. Connect the wiring harness to the female spade terminal on the compressor.
- Page 8 SYSTEM COMPONENTS (cont.) Air Dryer Select a location to mount the air dryer. This should be a protected location to prevent damage from flying rocks or debris and close to the valve block. Ensure that a clear access to all of the fittings on the air dryer is maintained. Height Selection Switch The height selection switch may be mounted directly in the dashboard, only if the dashboard material is 1/8”...
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Page 9: Height Sensor Installation
HEIGHT SENSOR INSTALLATION Step 1 Figure 2 There will be a bag in your kit with all of the hardware that you will need to put the height sensors on your vehicle. Group a height sensor from the kit with a height sensor bracket and two M5 x 8mm machine screws as indicated in Figure 2. - Page 10 HEIGHT SENSOR INSTALLATION (cont.) Figure 4b Right Side Height Sensors Mounted in 9:00 position rear suspension, you can simply locate the linkage a bit closer to the pivot of the 4-link arm on one of the 4-link bars. By attaching the linkage a bit closer to the pivot of the 4-link arm, the sensor “sees”...
- Page 11 Step 6 Once the sensor positions have been found, mark the locations of the mounting holes on the vehicle frame using the holes in the height sensor bracket as a template, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5. Use a center punch to mark the center of the holes on the mounting surface.
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Page 12: Programming The System
PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM For the system to operate properly the vehicle suspension travel will need to be programmed into the ECU. Reconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Step 1: Programming Setup Plug the program switch into the wire harness that is labeled program switch. Turn the system off using the service switch. When the system is off the side of the switch will be red. -
Page 13: Operation Of The System
Once height programming has been completed, the system is ready for use. The height selection switch is how you will be able to select your height. The switch has two green lenses with arrows printed on them. This is the primary user interface of the air leveling system. If the switch is mounted correctly, pressing up will make the height go up and pressing down will make the height go down. -
Page 14: Commonly Asked Questions
How durable is the Firestone height sensor arm? The height sensor arm of the Firestone system is designed to withstand the most severe vehicular environments. The sensor has been used on high-mileage and off-road applications. The tensile load that the arm has withstood approximately 600lbs in an application. Although the arm is designed for durability, this durability is a function of proper installation. - Page 15 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS (cont.) In the WR8-760-2230 system, which port from valve block goes to & from the dryer? Each port on the valve block is labeled for the designated connector. Using the air line tubing, measure the distance from each port of the dryer back to the valve block.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The height change works, but the WR8-760-2230 system will not level. The left-rear corner is exhausted fully. The LED height display shows the current height. The right-front valve is switched with the left-rear valve. Correct the air line connection with the corresponding air spring location and the solenoid valve connection. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) The diagnostic lights on the WR8-760-2230 aftermarket IntelliRide system toggle fast as though it is attempting to change heights, and the valve block clicks trying to pass air. However no height change occurs and there is no air pressure within the reservoir tank.
- Page 18 For the latest technical information and support questions/answers, please visit: www.fsip.com/ir...
- Page 19 TECHNICAL...
- Page 20 Firestone Industrial Products Company 12650 Hamilton Crossing Blvd. Carmel, IN 46032-5400 www.fsip.com/Intelliride...
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