Air suspension weaknesses??? Opinions Please :)
I have ordered a new compressor (OEM GULP!) for my D3 A8L, as recently after engine shutdown, something sounding like a tractor was still running (until the battery went flat) :(
I "think" it sounded like the compressor, and it was coming from the n/s front of the car (you could feel the vibrations) ooh eer from both inside and outside the car. Now, I am mainly after opinions on what the weakpoints of these air suspension setups are in your opinions? I have just randomly ordered the compressor after the suspension warning light is now solid orange and the suspension is stiffer than the EVO :cry: I feel like I am driving a 1980's ****box now-not an 80k luxury sedan :rolleyes: I hope after ordering that it is the compressor burnt out, and not anything else, but if it isn't fixed-what do you think I should try????? (I have had her in for guided fault finding-but after 1 hour Audi wanted to do a further 3 hours fault finding to diagnose the fault................. at over £100 an hour they got told to go jump :p) Bex |
Do you have access to VCDS?
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One which stated an electrical fault and the second which stated an air leak. I know through searching the web that these two faults combined can mean the compressor is fried, which would make sense...it sounded literally like a tractor. Inside the car the MMI has blanked off the LIFT & DYNAMIC settings and only allows Auto or comfort to be selected, although whichever you select, nothing changes in the suspension, no softness in comfort-still feels like a bag of bones. I hope replacing the compressor is an easy job-because I am going to replace it on my own. Does anyone know whether it needs configuring with the car??? Many Thanks Bex :o |
Anyone??? :(
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Sorry Bex, Looks like your the first with the problem.
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Erm.. You could have a leak in the system (other than the compressor) which would increase the work rate of the compressor and potentially the noise (though must admit I can't remember hearing mine).
A8parts should have a D3 compressor floating about as well. Does the whole car sag, or just one corner? |
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That is what I thought too, and almost hoping for. Does anyone know whether I have to code the compressor to the car once fitted or will the car recognise it and sort the coding? Bex (P.S thanks for all input-it is greatly appreciated) :D |
I don't think the compressor has to be coded to the car, so you should be OK.
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How much was this part you ordered?
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Hi Nathan, I got an OEM audi part for £400.00
Now I just have to work out how to fit the damn thing...? I took the bumper and headlight out and have no idea how to access this bloody compressor? I think I may have to remove the bloody wing!!! :( |
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