VCDS Ride Height Adjustment
02-21-2014, 06:32 PM
#51
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JUst re read and saw the error of my ways 
"[Test]
Unfortunately it won't always accept that value. If you get INVALID message go channel up and back down using arrows and enter value somewhere in between measured and target values. Try first closest to the measured value and repeat until you get VALID message."
I'll ave another go tomorrow and do it properly this time
"[Test]
Unfortunately it won't always accept that value. If you get INVALID message go channel up and back down using arrows and enter value somewhere in between measured and target values. Try first closest to the measured value and repeat until you get VALID message."
I'll ave another go tomorrow and do it properly this time
03-10-2014, 08:55 PM
#52
AudiWorld Member
Hey guys, I read this thread a while back and would like some additional clarification..
1. By lowering the car (factory airbags) using VCDS will that change or alter the camber
2. Would this affect tire wear? I ask this b/c lowering a car via new lowering springs, it was speed up the tire wear unless a camber kit was installed.
3. Would I need an alignment after I've lowered the suspension?
Thank you in advance
1. By lowering the car (factory airbags) using VCDS will that change or alter the camber
2. Would this affect tire wear? I ask this b/c lowering a car via new lowering springs, it was speed up the tire wear unless a camber kit was installed.
3. Would I need an alignment after I've lowered the suspension?
Thank you in advance
03-12-2014, 11:52 AM
#54
AudiWorld Senior Member
As a former allroad driver, with similar VCDS adjustable ride height suspension, you can also lower the suspension in similar fashion as can be done on the A8. It was discussed on the allroad forums that lowering the suspension height can change the geometry of the control arms, half shafts etc and that after lowering an alignment would be advisable, perhaps not necessary but not a bad idea either.
03-12-2014, 11:56 AM
#55
AudiWorld Member
As a former allroad driver, with similar VCDS adjustable ride height suspension, you can also lower the suspension in similar fashion as can be done on the A8. It was discussed on the allroad forums that lowering the suspension height can change the geometry of the control arms, half shafts etc and that after lowering an alignment would be advisable, perhaps not necessary but not a bad idea either.
03-12-2014, 12:54 PM
#56
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Thread Starter
Hey guys, I read this thread a while back and would like some additional clarification..
1. By lowering the car (factory airbags) using VCDS will that change or alter the camber
2. Would this affect tire wear? I ask this b/c lowering a car via new lowering springs, it was speed up the tire wear unless a camber kit was installed.
3. Would I need an alignment after I've lowered the suspension?
Thank you in advance
1. By lowering the car (factory airbags) using VCDS will that change or alter the camber
2. Would this affect tire wear? I ask this b/c lowering a car via new lowering springs, it was speed up the tire wear unless a camber kit was installed.
3. Would I need an alignment after I've lowered the suspension?
Thank you in advance
2. It won't on any regular wheel/tire setup. It might if you use huge wheels with very little rubber and pump them to the max in order to lower the pothole risk.
3. Alignment should be performed periodically anyways. This is good moment to do it.
03-12-2014, 01:21 PM
#57
AudiWorld Member
1. Yes, it will change camber a bit. Measurable but not noticeable. 2. It won't on any regular wheel/tire setup. It might if you use huge wheels with very little rubber and pump them to the max in order to lower the pothole risk. 3. Alignment should be performed periodically anyways. This is good moment to do it.
Thanks so much.
04-06-2014, 12:00 PM
#58
AudiWorld Member
NEED HELP!!
Gents,
I need some help, tried to lower the car (with VCDS) and I got to the section with the instructions..
To complete this change:
Car on a flat surface, transmission in park, engine running and all doors closed.
Measure in millimeters actual heights from wheel center to the lower edge of the fender and record them:
[Select]
[34 - Level Control]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 31564
[Do It!]
[Adaption - 10]
Wait until car goes down and up and you get Ready message.
The car never went up and down...waited for a few minutes. I didn't proceed because I thought I missed something.
I went back and entered the original coding values 0015510.
However,Now I get the Orange suspension light - error attached
I need some help to resolve this. Ultimately, I'd like to lower it but right now just reset it back to factory settings. Any easy way to do this? Can anyone remote into my laptop and assist?
I need some help, tried to lower the car (with VCDS) and I got to the section with the instructions..
To complete this change:
Car on a flat surface, transmission in park, engine running and all doors closed.
Measure in millimeters actual heights from wheel center to the lower edge of the fender and record them:
[Select]
[34 - Level Control]
[Security Access - 16]
Enter 31564
[Do It!]
[Adaption - 10]
Wait until car goes down and up and you get Ready message.
The car never went up and down...waited for a few minutes. I didn't proceed because I thought I missed something.
I went back and entered the original coding values 0015510.
However,Now I get the Orange suspension light - error attached
I need some help to resolve this. Ultimately, I'd like to lower it but right now just reset it back to factory settings. Any easy way to do this? Can anyone remote into my laptop and assist?
04-06-2014, 02:44 PM
#59
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
You did it in a wrong order. First step is to perform Coding by setting those 55's to the desired height. Second step is to perform Adaptation, starting with Security Code.
Now you have an error because you din't perform Adaptation after setting Coding.
Now you have an error because you din't perform Adaptation after setting Coding.
04-06-2014, 03:04 PM
#60
AudiWorld Member
Hey Mishar,
Thanks for responding. I followed your instructions exactly in your first post on my first try, maybe my post wasn't clear. I apologize. Anyway, I cleared the Error code and started over, using "22" in place of "55"s. Did the security code then adaption.
Now I'm getting channel 5 not available to complete the changes. When I go back and replace the "22" with "55" I'm able to save all the values and channel 5 is available. So I'm stumped.
Thanks for responding. I followed your instructions exactly in your first post on my first try, maybe my post wasn't clear. I apologize. Anyway, I cleared the Error code and started over, using "22" in place of "55"s. Did the security code then adaption.
Now I'm getting channel 5 not available to complete the changes. When I go back and replace the "22" with "55" I'm able to save all the values and channel 5 is available. So I'm stumped.