Adaptive suspension tests?
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Adaptive suspension tests?
I have a 2013 3.0T Q5 Sline with OE adaptive suspension struts and H&R lowering springs and I can't understand if one of the struts has failed. I don't have any codes in VCDS or warning lights on the dash. The adaptive settings seem to change ok and there is no fluid leaking from the struts but the ride just seems kinda bouncy even on the Dynamic setting. I replaced all of the front control arms about 3 months ago and they all look to be in good condition with no loose fasteners.
Is there a specific way to test these struts with VCDS or a multimeter or just a simple manual way?
Is there a specific way to test these struts with VCDS or a multimeter or just a simple manual way?
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I have a 2013 3.0T Q5 Sline with OE adaptive suspension struts and H&R lowering springs and I can't understand if one of the struts has failed. I don't have any codes in VCDS or warning lights on the dash. The adaptive settings seem to change ok and there is no fluid leaking from the struts but the ride just seems kinda bouncy even on the Dynamic setting. I replaced all of the front control arms about 3 months ago and they all look to be in good condition with no loose fasteners.
Is there a specific way to test these struts with VCDS or a multimeter or just a simple manual way?
Is there a specific way to test these struts with VCDS or a multimeter or just a simple manual way?
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Yes, bump stops are trimmed but the lowering springs were fitted by the previous owner on the OE struts. So I don't know how long the springs have been fitted and how long the OE struts have been running in this set-up.
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