AUDI Magnetic Suspension Test Mode (Electronic Suspension) Faulty Shock Absorbers

How to Activate Audi Mag ride test mode on the vehicle. This check is performed to check functionality of the electronic shock absorbers.
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[@adjjapanchannel6833]

I just had an Audi TT 8J. but the suspension light keeps coming on and can't be turned off. what do I have to do? Thank You

[@scitec717]

Good video mate

[@AutoBuddynz]

Thanks!

[@andrewguy8599]

I'm a bit confused, so the rear shocks are faulty then? With the test mode off was the bounce as expected and with the test mode off was the result (hardly any movement) what you'd expect to see? Just a bit confused what to expect to see with test mode on and off. Ta

[@AutoBuddynz]

With the test mode off the bounce was excessive. Rebound should stop within 2 oscallitions. With it energisied it operated correctly, however due to the oil leak from worn seals, when the suspension is under high G force it was not able to support the the car properly.

[@victorflores909]

Hi, my 2009 audi tts magnetic font strut dont work, i know they are expensive, any brand or place where i can order?, thank you so much

[@stuforty2]

Good video 👍😬

[@AutoBuddynz]

Thanks!

[@arnaudgarny898]

Nice, when my TTS is in "test mode" the mag ride is working, but when I start the car and I activate the sport mode, the mag ride doest not stiff the absorbers... any idea please ?

[@AutoBuddynz]

@@arnaudgarny898 Strange, any fault codes or flashing lights? On the TTS there is normally a separate button for activation of the mag ride suspension

[@arnaudgarny898]

@@AutoBuddynz no fault codes. Yes I have the button and there is a light when activated. But maybe my mistake : When you turn the ignition on and you activate the mag ride with just 1 push, the mag ride is on ok. But if you go at the rear of the car and you put load, is it stiff like when you run the test mode ? thanx

[@AutoBuddynz]

@arnaudgarny898 Yes thats correct, when the ignition is turned on i press the button for 5 seconds then leave it, it should start flashing. At this point the rear becomes stiff

[@arnaudgarny898]

@@AutoBuddynz ok but if you Just press one second ? The mag ride is activé but is The rear stiff ?

[@AutoBuddynz]

@arnaudgarny898 not 1 second, as this will activate the mode when driving only. You have to hold it down for 5 seconds to force activate test mode

[@mastercode2188]

Wow its an absolute brick with mag ride on, is it possible to refurbrish mag ride suspension?

[@AutoBuddynz]

There are a few companies in Europe and Poland that can do this. Alternatively Arnott have Aftermarket replacement shocks.

[@jakjak258]

How much is difference of stiffness between magride on/off? I don't really feel no difference it's like 10% or just placebo that's very minor.. that's why i'm asking as I don't have no error. thanks

[@AutoBuddynz]

If you don't feel a difference more than likely your shocks had failed, there is a notable change in stiffness as seen in this video.

[@patrickdaue8851]

Thats is realy great

[@AutoBuddynz]

Thanks for the support!

[@BringBapeBack]

Im having noises from my front drivers side it clunks and knocks inside the cabin when driving under 10mph it’s mostly noticeable and when dry steering it does a clicky noises, when doing the bounce test from the front with the bonnet open you can audibly hear it make a crunch/creak noise although the car isn’t compressing the shock or doesn’t appear to anyways, any help? Thanks

[@CK-nj5ug]

Same here! None of the garages can find the problem. It drives me crazy

[@kenpallister5804]

Again, same here. In my basic tests: if I turn steering full left full right, then re centre seems to help the slow speed "knock". To describe the problem further, it's as if there's something loose in the suspension. Garage can't locate it, it but suggest that it's steering rack related.

[@saivillaq]

Oh man I'm glad there are other people who experienced this too. I too have this problem and no garages so far can find the issue. Exactly the same when steer at very low speed it will have that clunk and knocks noise. I really thought its like either absorber mount or absorber itself or some kind with suspension related. Because going on a straight line has no such noises.

[@alessandro_regis_official]

Buonasera . Anche la mia Audi tt 8j monta questi ammortizzatori, però il sinistro rimbalzava molto e lo comprato nuovo 3 giorni fa e montato con il test acceso diventa rigido mentre il destro anteriore cambiato 3 anni fa e più rigido anche senza il test acceso , per di più anche i miei posteriori mai cambiati dal 2008 sembra che con il test acceso funzionino nella stessa maniera . Ma non capisco poi questo sistema si accende da solo quando si guida ? Qualcuno può aiutarmi? Grazie

[@swissjetpilot1542]

Have you done this test in conjunction with VCDS, and recorded or observed the data in Address 14-Suspension Elect. Measurement Blocks...?

[@AutoBuddynz]

No, avoided coding it out and opted for a mag ride delete kit.

[@EddieRicks-i8v]

😂🤣 I am on my 3rd par for the rears they told me 3800 for the fronts but I may just get coils over and pay 50% less 😊

[@AutoBuddynz]

Coilovers will last significantly longer. Check out my other video where I install adjustable Suspension for this exact reason