Audi A8 Airsuspension fix

Diagnose and fix a Audi A8 airsuspension fault

[@kamilalabd8827]

I would like to thank you, Mr. Danny... Thanks to your videos, I was able to open a car maintenance workshop in Iraq. Thank you from the bottom of my heart... Please share a maintenance video with us every day, as we learn a lot from you.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Top job mate the amount of people that don't realise you have to cycle the key if you have a problem like this I've seen it a lot of time and garages people are chasing problems when all they have to do with cycle the key great diagnosis mate sorted!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Top job, by Europe's Nr. 1 youtube tech, that's a great compliment. Thank's Leon. ( your also Europe's best looking mechanic🤣🤣)

[@petervee640]

Hello Dan, Where is your shop located. I have a similar problem and would like to have is diagnosed and fixed. Greets from Almere

[@nutritionperfection]

You deserve way more subscribers. I don't have an A8 but am using your videos to teach myself more about European cars. Good stuff Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks 😉

[@vicky-nc3to]

I will say it is one of the best video on diagnosis of this kinda problem. I have seen people just throwing parts on the name of diagnosis, but my friend you do know clearly what actually is going inside.... Keep it up buddy...

[@Diagnosedan]

That's a Nice thing to say👍

[@mms9966]

Very well explained to a novice (me). I have now diagnosed the fault whilst watching you on this video. Thanks.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha Great!

[@jameswasher3938]

Another great video and great tip about disconnecting and recycling the key. These computer shutdowns can really be a pain. Fuel injector shutdowns for misfires as an example.

[@michaelray7485]

Diagnose Dan you’re awesome! I wish we didn’t live so far apart so I could meet you! I am a tech on copiers and printers and I use a lot of the same methods you use to diagnose the machines I work on. Keep up the good work!

[@a.n.d362]

Been watching lots of you're vids, top quality content. This channel needs more subs! keep up the great work!

[@Diagnosedan]

I'm glad you like it!

[@rimmersbryggeri]

I think Dan seems to have quality viewers. Some times a huge amount of viewers just brings more problemsand unpaid work. In saying that dan is a great person and technician.

[@Diagnosedan]

@@rimmersbryggeri 😘👍

[@wd8786]

Great video Dan, back here in the US love watching your videos. Diagnosed Dan fix it again

[@EXOVCDS]

The computer protecting itself... I'll have to remember that if I ever run into the same disappearing voltage issue. Nice!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thomas EXOVCDS, 😁

[@cirilknez1715]

Here, when measuring the sensor, leave the control wires connected at all times, as they are insulated. Don't waste time with puncturing and breaking the insulation. My friend, you are a doctor for all car brands. Thanks for learning me and people .

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Great teacher. One of my favourite channels.

[@razobaghd1696]

Excellent session ! Very informative. Thanks Dan

[@Diagnosedan]

Your welcome!😊

[@kevinarmstrongyoutube]

Good video Dan. Your videos have gotten so much better in the time since this one. Keep rocking it!

[@simonjones388]

nice to see you check and prove the faulty component before replacing same as I had done for 20 years

[@billrimmer5596]

This is such a great channel. And Dan reads all the comments and stays up late to answer them. Let’s enjoy that while we can. When he has 100,000 subs he won’t b able to. But he will remember his first subscribers😄

[@Diagnosedan]

I will Bill! And yes it's getting harder with every video to answer all comments but i'll try as long as i can😊 (I almost missed this one😉)

[@orlanmedina3693]

Love the D3! I have a W12 that i bought wrecked awesome car and very expensive. But worth the ride. Thanks for sharing

[@Z14kt12timandjes1]

I'm new to your channel. Really good video. Love the teaching, the humor, and your son the camera man is really good too!

[@joshmick]

I just wanted to comment to help you with the KZbin algorithm. Another great video! Thanks Dan!

[@colinaglae2605]

Thanx Dan. Brilliant video. Waiting for more!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanx colin! There is more to come👍

[@StefanBergman]

Very good diagnose! Great video Dan!

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Great camera work, you guys have a great sense of humour 👍😃

[@vin605]

Good job. Cool watching your older video

[@samanthacooper6776]

You did a beautiful job demonstrating how a faulty sensor can fool you.

[@frits4ever]

Well explained again .... Looks so easy . Thanks for the good tutorial .

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@dyankopetkov9056]

Awesome video as usual. Thanks Dan!

[@nicknicu1787]

In this case the customer got away cheap with just a bad sensor and not a leaking strut. Great stuff Danny! 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Nick Nicu, Yes this time😉 Thanks for watching!👍

[@stephencannon3140]

This time. Eventually the air bag or compressor will fail.

[@danthemann6565]

Love your videos Dan.

[@alfonsolopez4763]

great sense of humor and great videos

[@mrgrumpy5116]

thanks again and another great video, he's a good camera man.

[@ak-zq3hp]

Thanks Dan for filming and educating

[@Diagnosedan]

Your welcome

[@ak-zq3hp]

@@Diagnosedan I want to be a automotive electrician so luckly I found your channel so it can Help me learning.

[@EKHondaMotive]

Awesome collaboration guys! DiagD &DanJr!!! Awesome combination!!?

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha thanks!😀

[@williamlundie6304]

Brilliant mate, keep up the great work..

[@jennifer06131]

Well explained very easy to understand on the way you explained it. That you

[@Diagnosedan]

Glad you liked it!

[@giovannipungitore4035]

Dan i like your vidios it's very informative, i hope you keeping doing more video about can bus

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!, No problem!

[@derarhamed7745]

Thank you very much for this useful program

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always

[@Diagnosedan]

😊👍

[@meflehalktifan3359]

Keep up the good work Dan

[@zxtenn]

New sub here, youre VERY good mechanic

[@salvadorgutierrezr5914]

Good work Dan diagnostic👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@royfacer585]

Great video and very helpful.. Cheers

[@abdulganiyuabu8194]

Thanks Dan, nice work.

[@Diagnosedan]

Nosakhare Osaretin Thank you!

[@theGADGETSplaylist]

I learned 2 things here, Danny! 1) that the PCM will protect itself in certain conditions...new to me. 2) that you're playful...had suspected that😏

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣😉👍💪

[@brentphillips9247]

I learned to never buy another Audi.

[@odishoodisho4904]

Great as always dan thanks brother

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@exmotorsports]

In some countries..It might be a good thing to scan for goats. (: Great Video again Dan. I've been enjoying watching your videos. Keep up the great work and the commentary endings too. Very nice to see some good old fashion fun especially along with your kids too. Cheers (:

[@Diagnosedan]

exmotorsports Thank you so much for watching my video!

[@johnnys937]

what a brilliant video, thanks very much very interesting many thanks

[@Ermal193]

Hello again Dan, Holland you say! Your English is very good my friend, I rate up there with Keith, Eric O and Ivan. I like the way diagnose.. (Short and sweet) and your funny too, what more can we ask for?

[@Diagnosedan]

Ermal Spahiu Thank you sir!

[@sushilvarma4886]

Ek number bhai Tumhara kaam hai ek number

[@Diagnosedan]

What number?😉

[@barnasoos1]

Yet another great video that I personally find very useful. I own a high mileage F11 520d and its off-side rear air suspension is constantly altering between being fine and normal and lowering itself mostly (and luckily) when the car is stationary. The air suspension is able to maintain its level for many days when "in a good mood" without assistance from the air compressor, so I do not think that the rubber balloon or valve, etc. is at fault. There may as well just be a shorted wire there. The point I'm making here is that I always wondered about the workings of such systems (i.e. where the angle/level height sensor could be). I suspect that such faults are often addressed or fixed by replacing modules/parts that are otherwise fully functional. Also, the fault would soon reappear... Many thanks again for clarifying the issue for us.

[@Diagnosedan]

Barna Soós check for a leaking air spring! They often fail on this model. There are very small leaks and they are hard to find. As the airspring changes position it can temporarely seal it self. Good Luck!

[@barnasoos1]

DiagnoseDan Many thanks DiagnoseDan for that suggestion. I would more than happily check the airspring for leaks but unfortunately don't have access to a garage or a proper lift. I have seen here on KZbin another chap check for leaks with a spray of soapy water.

[@CalvinPhuong]

Great video. You're doing a great job with the kid, too, showing him how to run a YT Channel and be a useful kid. Subscribed!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for Subscribing!😊👍

[@nigelclark7360]

A truly good man at his jib

[@jamesjames3525]

I still say that Beamers AUDIS are terribly over engineered, and very complicated to diagnose. Hats off to you Sir for having the patience, and the knowledge to perceive to the end.

[@javaidiqbal831]

Good team work Keep it up.

[@tnasburypl]

"Known Good", circuits are very important. :)

[@jdmfans6078]

once again well explained. 👏🏻

[@errol6788]

As always great video

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks again Errol😊

[@mrb1864]

interesting see the computer shuts the 5v reference when detects fault , would of confused me that one . Will have to think more about cycling key/clearing codes on these sort of faults as could waste hours and parts if over looked it . Danny fixed it again lol . Good see family involved and having fun at work ...

[@Diagnosedan]

Mr B Thanks Man!🤩

[@ne2i]

Better to shutdown the system than fry the ecm

[@petkohubenov3088]

I Start to like All of your videos,really good staff and now i`m so dissapoint that did`n know about your chanel before few years,It make my day easyer !! But now i start to worry about all problems who leave Holland forever,and were they go now ...

[@franswah100]

great job Dan!

[@Diagnosedan]

Billy schulz Thanks Billy😊

[@franswah100]

anytime Dan!

[@herbsgotaZX]

Some heroes don't wear capes Dan is one of them

[@Dontquoteme933]

Surprised there arent more likes on this video. Thanks for the info

[@Diagnosedan]

BorsicksChannel at least you liked it!😉

[@keithy4129]

Nice vid as usual mate

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@mkenzo2696]

I use to like this generation of Audi A8 until I heard how bad this was with the reliability. Thanks Diagnostic Dan for your explanation!

[@hddm3]

Awesome. Your son is gona be one smart cookie

[@Diagnosedan]

hddm3 Yes he is🤣🤣

[@kaibintech]

Nice video!

[@user-pb3vd2qs4n]

good job man

[@adamkhan7736]

Guy knows his stuff.

[@ronj380]

What diagnostic tools do you recommend for the home mechanic. Working on Bmw 5 and 3 series. I presently have a Foxwell, does a ok job but seeing your screens seems like the way to go. Thanks P.S. Your a good instructor and appreciate your time to do this.

[@Diagnosedan]

If your foxwell does the job, than that's good enough. Thank for watching!

[@mrestrushanner9495]

Damm good show mate .

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks👍😉

[@josk38]

Hi Dan, do you by any change diagnose motorcycles? I did see the bike at the end of this video but I can't see the video. Would be great if you could👍

[@ntblb89]

Were do you get diagrams wiring from . And did it costs a lots ?

[@SS-U23]

Hi Dan, Does the 4.6 volts on the signal wire come from the ECU as a bias voltage? Thank you

[@rrmech11]

Nice work

[@Diagnosedan]

Richard Gill Thanks!

[@GG-oy5yc]

great job mate ...where is the best place for wiring diagrams dan?

[@Diagnosedan]

Depends on what cars your working on and how much your willing to spend

[@kingoftheeast247]

You answered my questions.. I had replaced air strut and the air pump... And it was doing great till the other day and the front dropped.. the pump will not come on even when I turn it off and back on..

[@Thokid]

That's what my car is doing the pump will not come on.did you get the pump to work

[@kingoftheeast247]

@@Thokid yes it needs to be calibrated .. it will lift up in default mode... But it's not a great idea to drive like this. It need an alignment and calibration at the dealership.. unless you want to buy and $800 VAG scan tool or software

[@Thokid]

But my pump will not come on at all and the fuses are good

[@papothetech]

Hi Danny. I really like your short and long back probing test leads. What brand are they?

[@Diagnosedan]

The back probes i used in this Video came from GMTO

[@hoanggia2222]

Thank you very much sir, I have learned a lot of things from your video s and please explain why we had the voltage difference (+5v and 0v), the test light still did not light(i thought that the Air Suspension Computer opened the circuit but if the Air Suspension Computer opened the circuit to protect itself, why the PowerProbe still showed 0v)? Thank you and hope you all the best.

[@davest.clarejones930]

Excellent

[@williammcelleney1060]

Great Great video.

[@Diagnosedan]

William McElleney thank you!

[@tieariabrown2444]

I have a 2007 Audi A8 and I’m having the same problem. Before I purchased the car the air suspension was replaced...now my car is very low in the front but normal in the back, I took it to get looked at by multiple mechanics telling me to get regular shocks so I won’t have to worry about the problem again . Will my car ride different or should I keep the original suspension on the car ?

[@RoRo-kc8zv]

Diagnose dan helped me improve my income

[@jsmith05403]

I have a 2012 Audi a 8L. I replaced a leaking right front strut as well as replacing the negative battery cable in connector in the trunk. The suspension will operate for about 10 or 15 minutes and then the yellow light will come on and disable the suspension system. I have also noticed that if I am at idle when I first get in the car and start it if I sit for a few minutes without moving the light can come on then as well. I have raise the car to the lift mode and then put it in Jack mode and there is no decrease in height was left overnight. I do notice a difference in the amount of height at the different wheels however. Nobody in my area seems to be able to diagnose what is wrong with my car. Driving around town I have no issues typically. If I get it on the highway usually after about 10 minutes the light will come on and disable this is suspension. I don’t know what to do with this car as I have had a couple people look at it to no avail. It’s driving me crazy and making me want to get rid of the car. Any ideas? Thank you so much for your time.

[@jamesalbright5726]

Hey Dan. Was this car riding low? Or was it leaking after parked overnight?

[@bexmaxwell]

Hi Dan not sure if you will still be replying to questions but my air compressor won’t stop pumping only when car is on green light is on most of the time Sometimes yellow for a small amount of time . Car has not deflated at all . Would this be a relay issue or pump issue any help would be much appreciated I live in small town with no mechanics thanks heaps

[@jesushernandezbrito3342]

HI, Dan i been follow you, you make great knowledge videos, where do you live?

[@mustafaafridi1558]

good job think you

[@Diagnosedan]

mustafa afridi Thanks!

[@devaughnrobinson3678]

Thank you for you videos. Do you know of any good automotive textbook

[@Diagnosedan]

Doing a Video on that soon!

[@leon_De_Grelle]

Good job. A lot of people would've just replaced the entire air compressor and computer =D (Audi certainly would)

[@Diagnosedan]

Unfortunately you are right!

[@geraldhitchens8130]

No what they do is charge for second hand bag,compressor and sensor but only change da sensor,shifty bastards

[@panzerveps]

Don't forget all 4 air shocks and all the air lines.. Preventive maintenance. ;) (Former Audi mechanic, so I know my shit ^^ )

[@shaunbreslin6360]

VAG wiring diagrams are terrible!

[@peterpeterson9903]

I am currently hunting a 0V fault (according to VCDS) - I think this might just be my issue! Thanks.

[@geraldhitchens8130]

Thanx man....good video.......Dit you check the goats ?....love it

[@Diagnosedan]

The goats are fine😉🐐

[@lazidoesit]

Just got an '08 A8 and noticed the front passenger suspension will drop if the car isn't on. But when the car is on suspension is fine. Could the sensor be the problem?

[@carairconditioningharlow8552]

Dan, love the videos, but once again, as if by magic the wiring diagram pops up from nowhere? We all know half of the problem with diagnosis is knowledge, just a point, it may be a great Idea to mention the source of the wiring diagram information :) Keep up the great work...... Goats lol...

[@SA-qn9rg]

this sensor is same as the sensor for xenon light? if the sensor for xenon light is defect give same trouble codes for suspension ? pleace reaction for this question , thank you

[@cindywyattrailey8391]

I have seen you mention one tool that I do not know the name for it has wiring diagrams and diagnostics ? and you said is one of the best tools to come around ? Name please ?

[@Diagnosedan]

Cindy Wyatt Railey I think you mean the Gmto scope?

[@maxyakupov9330]

Thanks for your answer!!! It very good price for you. I live and work in Russia. I am an machanic too and I do diagnostics only. For this deal in Russia I can take 10 euro max. I am very sad....

[@Diagnosedan]

Max Yakupov 🤤 How can you invest in tools for that price?

[@pajapajic8809]

Bravo

[@Diagnosedan]

😀

[@cliffperry8470]

That prob you was using does it go to ground and use the prob end to test . What is it called please .

[@Autodoctor-wn6sq]

thanks 🌹🌹

[@user-zo7ds2wm5f]

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[@Diagnosedan]

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