Audi From HELL...DEALER STUMPED!! (Part 2 - Air Suspension FRUSTRATION!!)

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

What I like about Ivan and Eric is they don’t try to milk you into a payed subscription. They just give you knowledge and experience without asking you to pay a monthly subscription to something

[@brianw8963]

Yep, I agree and mentioned that a long time ago. And no theatre BS from Ivan, but some others are borderline on the theatrics, which I have no time for. Just keep it real, build it and they will come is my theory. For us diy’ers trying to learn and improve ourselves in this realm, Ivan is #1 in my book.👍👍🇺🇸

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@brianw8963 💯 % agree 👊🏻

[@billmalec]

Eric went to a membership where you 'get videos early' like that is a big deal?

[@brianw8963]

@@billmalec I pay for one membership, at Harbor Freight, and I get my money’s worth on that. If You choose to support anyone, and there are ways to do it so “They” don’t get their censoring fingers into it, that is a gift. When someone constantly asks , I call that something I won’t say here. That’s about the time I un-sub.

[@billmalec]

@@brianw8963 Harbor Freight? Errrr...

[@kevinbarry71]

I love it, it cannot run the calibration process because it's out of calibration. Awesome

[@rhkips]

It's not out of calibration, it's not calibrated; these are two mutually exclusive concepts. In order to be calibrated, parameters have to be within an acceptable range, otherwise it can't calculate the correct adjustment to be made. Sadly, this is far more common than you'd think, especially with steering angle sensors and seat weight/occudpant detection sensors. As an example, I spent two hours yesterday teasing a Honda SAS back into range after it was given a post-repair alignment. The vehicle was able to make small adjustments to calibration on its own based on various other sensors on the vehicle, and the time it spent in the body shop getting moved from bay to bay at low speeds, combined with the suspension damage prior to repair, once the alignment was performed, the SAS was reading nearly 40 degrees out. Most SAS calibrations can compensate for 5, maybe 10 degrees variance at most; in a normal scenario, anything more would be indicative of a serious mechanical malfunction that requires attention, and so the vehicle prevents the calibration from completing.

[@LeverPhile]

Thats some catch, that Catch-22 ...

[@ognjenjakovljevic494]

I would sue audi for this, bcs prolly even if you said yes and they replaced everything it wont fix the issue

[@richardc6038]

just like women we cant figer them out LOL

[@TwisteeTheDefiant1]

So dumb like the entire purpose is for it to RELEARN it's calibration...but it needs to be calibrated to..... calibrate....make it make sense.

[@100SteveB]

The lack of manufacturer support for critical parts like these is ridiculous. It is why our salvage yards are full of vehicles of this age or less. And let me guess, the manufacturers do not even offer a repair option for parts like this? I can sort of understand them not wanting to keep stock of thousands of different modules, but they could at least offer to have them repaired or reprogrammed.

[@1shakezula1]

Absolutely agree. It's absurd that a perfectly drivable 12 year old vehicle is bricked because Audi doesn't want to make a module anymore. It's the same with other manufacturers, and it feels like a racket to force people into new vehicles.

[@bruceirvine3962]

@@1shakezula1 ah......the perfect business model....for crooks and thieves!

[@dcomputers]

@1shakezula1 dealerships stop making parts available one the car gets 8 years old.

[@jays106]

@@1shakezula1 exactly what it is

[@robzlrclub93]

When you performed the replacement procedure of the module, you needed to act as if the original module was not present. Then it should create it as a new module and won’t transfer from old.

[@krusty644]

I have a Q7 with the air suspension. The usual problem is the compressor no longer can pump up to 16bar. 16 bar is where it is commanded off once it fills the accumulator. It only starts the compressor >40km/h (30mph) and automatically stops when you go below that speed. The only time it runs the compressor below this normal operation is when the accumulator pressure is too low and one axel is too low. The compressor is protected by a temperature sensor in the compressors head. When the compressor can no longer do 16bar it gets commanded on forever, but is really cycled by the temperature sensor that stops it at 160DegC for a period. When the compressor is failing it will run for 20 seconds stop 15 minutes (guess) run again, temperature spikes and its off again. So the system pressure only gets to 7-9 bar (my car test results) and this is just insufficient and you can not get the car all nice and even and level . One side maybe an inch high/lower. So first test to see if the compressor can still do 16bar if not there are compressor ring replacements kits (after market) and ever entire piston and cylinder heads kits that are also cheap. I repaired mine in the first month of buying the car and now the suspension is always level and the compressor is not always running. I understand that this maybe a different issue but if that compressor that is now the right age to be in need of a fixin I would absolutely be checking this. If somebody has tried to recalibrate in the past and it locked them out or the process failed somehow you will now have a fault on this ‘basic setting’ or ‘calibration not run’ Got to the end here and realised you also filmed this some time ago and also have already got to your conclusion / repair. But love your vids bud , keep it up I enjoy them.

[@ne2i]

I rebuilt my compressor. The ones from Andy work great.

[@tschuuuls486]

Same System on the Cayenne Gen1 and Facelift. Had my compressor only reach 11-12Bar. System still works but throws a suspension fault from time to time with implausible value from pressure sensor. In scan data I see the pressure is too low. But for now it still seems sufficient. Need to order the rebuild kit someday lol (car doesn't get driven that much).

[@KStewart-th4sk]

@tkrap It looked like the compressor is under the car and that has got to be one of the dumbest places to put it when it comes to moisture issues. Every compressor has filters on it to filter suction air and air brake systems have a filter/desiccant for system air too.

[@privateer0561]

I would not have paid that dealer their $620. The idea that the "Master Mechanic" told you they had to perform certain Audi-specified procedures that did nothing to solve the problem was absurd. Sounds like an Audi Master Bullshitter to me.

[@paulsz6194]

Like Ivan said, they can’t think outside of the square, and just sing from the Hymn sheet Audi have provided them. Ivan was simply paying that extra diag time for the Audi master tech to sing from the Hymn sheet, and Ivan was unfortunately subsidising the master tech’s education ( or lack thereof)….I’m kind of suprised he couldn’t reach that same conclusion within the first hour of diagnosis.

[@TheBry_Guy]

Emotionally I feel the same way. Noone likes paying for nothing. But even that tech deserves to get paid for his time. Noone knows everything, everyone deserves to get paid for working. Even Ivan, I really hope he is getting paid well for this session. When he said he was soaking the 600$ for a learning opportunity... That right there is why Ivan is so good at his job. He knows the value of education and is dedicated to his own mastery. Certainly not saying I am anywhere near Ivan's level, but when I was told it would cost me 3000$ to certify my mother-in-law's car, I instead spent the $3000 on a hoist and fixed it myself. Now I have a hoist, and knowledge on how to do a brake job and swaybar links. the future is all profit.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

No money, no keys is how it works. Can't say i blame then because there are lots of dishonest customers too, who refuse to pay, even when their vehicle is fixed. I hope this one appreciates all the extras Ivan has put in trying to fix this piece of Audi crap. Like buying extra jacks he probably doesn't need or spending money at the dealer.

[@mgherter]

@@TheBry_Guyyou aren't paying for his time though. You are paying him to diagnose or fix a problem, which takes time, but without the fix it doesn't matter.

[@rolandm9750]

Yeah I mean they have to follow stuff like GFF to a degree; but, unless it is warranty work, I'm pretty sure nothing stops them from thinking outside the box and solving problems otherwise.

[@arsautos9797]

Hey Ivan these are really difficult to adapt unless all the criteria is met. Have you ensured the TPMS is correct (no warning lights) prior to trying to adapt. The vehicle must be at rest through the entire process (no persons in the car and all doors closed. Ensure all door lock statuses are correct. The process of programming the default suspension position begins by completely raising the vehicle off the ground on a hoist and moving the dampers in to the access position. The measurement value from the sensors is then evaluated and stored. The vehicle is then set down on its wheels. With the vehicle in this position you check the heights and enter the values for each wheel position. The control unit then adjusts the level to a close tolerance and activates the control system. The axle load is then calibrated automatically. After the normal level has been set the sensors are then calibrated. If this does not work you need to carry out a control module software configuration online I think Launch can do this. As you have seen coding and adaption will not change the values. Hope this helps

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Sounds like you've have battled with this a few times. 🤔 Dealership?

[@normanschenck6906]

My A8 was a pain too... but not to this extent.

[@ProVest97]

There is a low pressure tire light on the dash.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

"control module software configuration" sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately I don't think that is possible on this particular module without jumping through a lot of hoops 🤔

[@KaldekBoch]

This is such garbage. I could write that control system on a damned arduino. This is insane logic controls that the developers should have catered for.

[@basshunter428]

The more complex these vehicles get (not just exclusive to Audi) the more they will become susceptible to failure! Simple is reliable and ultimately easier serviced! That car is a rolling money pit! 🤷‍♂️ Yay for Harbor Freight! 😄 You're a wizard, Ivan! 🎓👍

[@DependableAutoTruck]

in the past we would put Monroe replacement had spring like a strut ended the worries

[@ProVest97]

I think that's the best answer.

[@MatthiasBehm-jz1wl]

Hey Ivan, I been working a lot with this type of cars, first check the air pressure should be around 16 bar, then it seems to lower very slow this can be a few things first the air line is not seated far into the air spring, or the valve in air spring is faulty, if those are ok change the valve block this is often faulty, if the car is not moving up and down fast it will fail the calibration

[@thecapedcrusader326]

If the TPMS light is on, the car may not be happy that it is sitting at the correct height (one tyre could be very low in air). This could be what the car is not happy with.

[@pyralux01]

In a few years you'll be diagnosing why the car's coffee maker isn't working properly....

[@robertsmith2956]

Shouldn't have used that Worlds Greatest Dad cup, the woke software disabled it.

[@BoweryPenguin8]

Or why the built in car scents won’t make the car smell good🤣 (2024 Lincoln Nautilus)

[@drunkingsailor2359]

It all Started in 1957 when chevy offered a 45 record player in the Belair

[@poweredbyford87]

​@@robertsmith2956 Is the "woke" in the room with us right now?

[@robertsmith2956]

@@poweredbyford87 Yes, the NSA has wiretapped the internet.

[@jdtractorman7445]

I love my leaf spring and coil spring suspension systems. Simple and effective. Anytime I see manufacturers put nonsense on a vehicle like this, I want to run the other way.

[@htownblue11]

This is the nightmare many will run into as car manufacturers stop supporting right to repair and make parts that soon are obsolete and cannot be replaced. If Ivan is frustrated with an issue, you can bet your paycheck it is dang near impossible for the average mechanic.

[@alex241]

@Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics "The brain melt is real".....Please, please, please turn that into a Pine Hollow bumper sticker!!! LOL!!!!!

[@juhanonove]

i had same issue and couldent do it before i did this way Right way for Calibration: Security Code is 20103 or 08367 Go to basic settings Activate level regulation Delete Calibration Data Start up to reference level Go to Adaption Enter the Value for Front Left, Front Right etc. (Max. 416mm) Go to Basic Settings Calibrate Level Regulation Activate Level Regulation

[@additudeobx]

Pull the module, inspect it, open it up, if possible, check for cable connector crusties, then reinstall it. Reseat connectors a few times. Scope the inputs to the module, maybe they are noisy.

[@francoispapadakis76]

Ride height sensors are potentiometers; they sure can become noisy or partly non-conductive. I agree, scope all of them.

[@gigo11]

Guilty...Had this same mystery a few years back too..might finally have an answer from you soon..Back when i was in Brunei, I seem to remember at the first page of the launch diagnostic page after selecting audi and connecting to bluetooth , i went into special functions and selected Air Suspension Matching which is also a guided function that i see in your video, that's when i started fiddling around with my boss's q7 4L to trick the computer by inputting the measured height as too high in order to lower the car.. it lowered just fine and another guy saw it and he wanted the same thing..but to my surprise it failed..just like what I'm seeing now and the same code came up saying incorrect basic settings.. quickly went back, restarted the whole procedure and input the stock height setting F:449 R:465 and everything was fine after that with the incorrect basic setting gone. Cant wait for your next video

[@simsnqta]

I had the compressor underperforming on my 2013 3.0 TDI. As someone has explained earlier - it will not build the necessary pressure in the system. Got Wabco original from Germany for €600. It's easy to replace. Can be done on jackstands. Can be refurbished cheap but if original lasted 10-11 years, I prefer the original.

[@keithbeastrom3744]

Ivan, try doing Battery Adaptation first. Some systems rely on this being completed before you can complete other functions. **********

[@simsnqta]

To my knowledge there is no battery adaptation on these. I have the same. You just need to register the battery if it is replaced.

[@alabalanutnbolt]

I thought I saw the low tyre pressure light on . Does that not affect the vehicle’s ride height adjustment capability?

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Sometimes they are so broken that you can't fix them. Thanks Ivan!

[@jackschissler255]

Poor Ivan 😩. He finally found one that even has him stumped. Just take the air stuff out and replace with regular shocks/struts.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Maic Salazar is an absolute genius when it comes to troubleshooting and repairing European car computers and any other car. Ivan Maic is the go to wizard. 👍

[@allencrider]

Citroen's self-leveling, variable height suspension was released in 1955. Didn't require a digital interface or secret codes to service.

[@davidturner4639]

A real good one Ivan! I believe it was the Car Wizard that mentioned that a similar European car has to be placed in jack mode before lifting or you will be sorry. Don't know exactly what he meant but this could have caused the situation.

[@michaelpairidis7382]

****TIME TO CALL***** *****DIAGNOSE DAN***** Do a colab it will be cool. Also check that the height sensors are not faulty. Someone could have messed with the car previously and shorted or spiked the circuit and the most sensitive items will go first. 🙏 😎

[@paulert23]

yesss, lets diagnose it.... together!

[@franklaumen77]

Came here to write exactly this!! ❤❤❤

[@ncsucpetractorfun]

Ivan, I love your videos. The last attempt when you were doing the module replacement, did you try answering no to is the old module installed? I think that would force a manual entry of the values and correct any corruption in the configuration at least. Keep up the great work! If I had a car needing work and you were closer, I would want you on the case!

[@larppaxyz]

Those digits that were transferred contain information about car that module is installed, like does it have 4WD drive, does it have premium version of ESP. That is how those modules are configured to car. You can pull out pretty random ABS module from lets say 2WD car, code it with those digits and it will work with 4WD car. So, maybe, you could just pull out that module from similar Q7 or even Touareg, and configure it with that digit, and it could/should work... i did exact same thing with ABS module... that digit is actually binary/hex code for car configuration, nothing else.

[@greggc8088]

On a positive note, Audi's sure do make great yard art. You'll have to prop it up to a normal ride height where ever it's parked though.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Maybe a 6’ hole and drop the nose in and fill in the dirt.

[@kevace1985]

The ending to this video shows how pissed off Ivan was.......abrupt and short and a black screen with words 😂😂😂😂......proving my happiness of following this channel for 4 years!!!

[@devttyUSB0]

Considered contacting Charles the Humble Mechanic? He's all over that volkswagen vcds coding stuff! :D

[@pookatim]

I seem to recall a similar issue with the air ride on the old Ford Excursion. It was a problem related to lifting the car up off all four wheels without first doing some sort of procedure. That resulted in this same issue. There was some sort of work-around or fix that required a computer. I'm old, I don't remember exactly how it worked.

[@-_Robert_-]

I red some info and here is what I found: You can raise or lower your car "gently" by entering new adaptation data in channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Just remember that when you log in with the code 31564, you lose the factory settings and you have to carry out the adaptation, and finally in channel 5 you have to set value "1" to save the newly entered data. channel 1: left front channel 2: right front channel 3: left rear channel 4: right rear It was about other model but I think it's good to try. BTW: even VCDS c l o n e would be helpful.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Once you said Audi I knew we were in for a fun time and lots of dancing. I've had a couple Euro vehicles that the only thing that helped was a software erase/reset and reprogram. Last one was a VW that had a column lock module go out, after replacing it the vehicle would not crank or power up most of the 12 volt system. Dealer dumped and reprogrammed all the modules onboard. Worked. Nobody could say why it happened.

[@billziegmond4943]

Ivan a PHAD video this morning and The Belmont Stakes at Saratoga this afternoon. Life is good.

[@calholli]

Dealer: "Replace all parts and you'll have a new car again" -- Yes.. thank you dealer, you're so insightful

[@robertbien7895]

Maybe Wilbert's UPICKIT in Avoca NY has a module in that old Audi sitting in row 37 lol😂

[@Sandmansa]

I've had to deal with a number of air ride systems and every time, it's a different point of failure. But whatever it was, it ends the same where it won't re-enable because of whatever issues. I've seen a Mercedies with a replacement updated air bag that was 10mm shorter than the other. A BMW after a tire blowout, bend a level sensor bracket a few degrees and cut the air bag. A flood victim BMW where the pump would run but just wouldn't build any pressure. A flood victim Jeep Overland that only wanted to be in full lifted mode or flat on the bump stops. Just a few examples, but you get the idea. I feel your pain Ivan. Air ride systems can be a major headache. I hope you get this one figured out. I'm looking forward to the next installment of this project.

[@1fastwgn]

And this is one of the reasons why I've kept my 05 Subie. None of these shenanigans to break down.

[@CajunShrek]

Rig hoses to old school air suspension set up. Switch in dash to activate compressor and a dump valve to lower... Simple yet robust

[@wallebo]

You, sir, are tenacious. Very few would have been this dedicated. Kudos for all of your hard work. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@sprograt]

Just having a good old Saturday morning fry up and Ivan posts a video, I'am living the good life, Thanks Ivan. 👍

[@jduda1127]

I'll match ya one! Enjoy. ☕️

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Easiest way to fix it is to bin the air suspension and put the regular coil spring suspension it

[@calholli]

You can sell the air ride stuff

[@kdmq]

Meanwhile, an Otis elevator can automatically relearn its location in the shaft in a 50-storey building xD.

[@stevenakn1]

kwhat happened with the charging issue. maybe i missed something?

[@stevem6711]

Some have already mentioned about how the car is configured (hood open, door(s) open during calibration can make a difference. Also, some of these operations require the battery to be on a battery charger along with health of the battery can be very important to troubleshooting odd electrical gremlins in these cars. Seems an air pump for the suspension is a high battery draw, which I believe would require a charger be connected if the engine is not running.

[@neilmurphy845]

I think you should have clicked on no to let on you are installing a brand new module

[@Gary7even]

Time for a coil-over conversion.

[@davcad]

I think I've seen on an audi of sorts that someone installed the level sensor arm upside-down and I think it was trying to do the same , drive the wheel into the ground. I can't remember clearly as it's been about 3 years since.

[@antwaa2n000]

By far the most reassuring video I've seen, I've had the biggest issues diagnosing/fixing VAG vehicles. After reading about the ODIS (onboard diagnostic system) in a 2007 Q7 I think it's a great system but you just need the equipment to make use of it. Great video, I respect the struggle and determination. I'm curious if the air suspension is anything like a Hyundai EQUUS which has a memory line that maintains the normal ride height and can be reset by shorting out the disconnected terminals of the battery cables to reset the current height to be normal height. Access to information has been my biggest struggle with VAG vehicles.

[@jfltech]

Thanks to videos like these i know never to get an air suspension based vehicle unless brand new and I'm not keeping it long

[@ritchieschofield1185]

My favourite video from you Ivan. You will fix it you always do and like me you wont be beaten! Think this is your most frustrating diagnosis ever 😊 loved this video im flying out to florida from the UK on 22 June would LOVE to call in and meet you however think im a fair distance from pine hollow 😢

[@rihovaher]

Hello ! With a proper Launch device, try to update the software in online mode. It will show whether the smart device is suitable for this module or not.

[@robertsimpson7113]

If I was you, I would have edited IN that Audi Stealerships name and location.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

What a conundrum! You can't reprogram a module with bad data, because it has bad data! Only possible way out would be to try to find memory locations where the wrong numbers are stored in the module EEPROM, and change them to plausible values (if that is even possible). Otherwise it's just a brick, and there are no parts available... This has been a devastating and expensive learning curve. Hope you can find a way out of this, Ivan - it's not my problem to solve and I feel pretty frustrated. Can't imagine how you feel.

[@scottpollard3270]

My preferred tire shop (independent) has only one lift and uses 8 jacks to work on 2 additional cars in their parking lot.

[@markhickox1379]

The trchbicians at most car dealers are system maintenance technicians qualified to use existing approved procedures. A Master Technician on the system I work on has to be able to write his own procedure and submit it for approval to technical authority. What we are aeeing is a lack of technical leadership at the dealer and manufacturer level. This has gotten do bad that one local VW dealer can't even smog a car-in California.

[@SSid-or8rv]

My no-frills 2015 base model Porsche with a 6spd manual is fairly straight forward, as far as the higher end German cars go anyway, it still not a 1999 Camry and you still pay the porsche tax on every little part you need but luckily other than the convertible top's micro-switches failing it's been rock solid despite my "enthusiastic" driving. I just hope I don't face any major engine issues at $25k+ engine replacements from what I read.

[@Allan-es2hz]

To think they called the Citroen DS models hydropneumatic suspenaion system complicated. 50 plus years later,,,,,VAG says hold my beer.

[@JamesAgans]

This is INSANE. ABSOLUTELY INSANE. You could not give me one of these POS!

[@MrJet30]

My Camaro was at the chevy dealer for 2 weeks, $1050 later i got it back still broken, My learning experience was to never go to the dealer ever again.

[@GNXClone]

Maybe there’s a coil over retrofit kit? That what many owners of older Mercedes with the ABC hydraulic suspension do.

[@simsnqta]

Compressor might be working but also be worn. The ECU will flag the speed at which it pumps and disable any level increase. Get it scanned with VCDS and post the log here.

[@baronbarbaron]

You sould try to do the same procedure, but to tell the scanner that you don't have the old module, that will force it to download "factory default" dump from the net. Otherwise it just download the existing settings and than put them again...

[@robertmoura6336]

Hi Ivan, sometimes I wonder if humans need so much bells and whistles in the car and for what?, to have headaches or dish out tons of money lol, how much can you charge for 3 DAYS !!!! for diag and you probably didn't sleep well at night either trying to figure it out. Sure that sometimes we pay to find out so when the next one come along we know the tracks to fix it but how many will come along ? Yes Ivan we never give up a good fight. Great work!

[@kevin9c1]

I guess I would have tried one of those selections to say "I have a virgin module" and maybe it would have attempted to rewrite some values.

[@itslee253]

Ivan, I had a similar problem with a Mercedes Ended up purchasing a aftermarket compressor on Amazon of all places and it’s still going to this day and compared to the Mercedes price. It was dirt cheap.

[@michaelpistilli5823]

Tenacity pays off a good mechanic/technician learns you keep trying. However I think I remember that they make ride adjust elimination kits for some vehicles

[@JonathanHutson-n3z]

Im wondering if the calibration setup is similar to range rovers. They have blocks that space the suspension at certain heights to get the setup corrected.

[@exforrestranger8475]

Yep, I need me one of those German cars. I talked to a Mercedes owner. He drove up in a new one. I said how's the new ride? He said great, just don't own one off warranty!

[@chriswelsh4598]

I've had a couple of vehicles which would not complete the set-up because the tyre pressures were incorrect try resetting the tpms light and over inflating the tyres and then do the settings

[@novasater1133]

Maybe someone tampered with the suspensions to keep it from lowering too much, so maybe the suspensions actually can't lower that much. Surely you've already checked, or could there be a bit of play that affects the calibration?

[@frednetherlands887]

Is this car thinking it has a different size wheel under it. That was programmable on my European Ford Mondeo.

[@sbaker3232]

Install a set of Dorman struts

[@JeffroDH]

I feel you on the dealership. I’d file a chargeback.

[@chrisroth2977]

Ivan, I understand your difficulty with the dealer ship. I am a Ford certified master mechanic and I’m sure as you know we get paid not by the hour, but by the job. You spent how many hours on this vehicle to try to figure out what was going on with it, and the dealer was given three hours to try to figure out what took you weeks. There is definitely a problem at the dealership level with this type of pay scale. As a technician, I’m here to make money and fix cars, but I’m not gonna spend multiple hours on a vehicle and not expect to get paid. That Audi dealership should have given you at least half your money back and taken care of the technician as well. I would be pissed too if I spent $620 and the vehicle still wasn’t fixed. I’m sure that technician probably only makes around $40 an hour, but the dealership probably charges $200 per hour. That is where the fault lies not with the technician. He’s just trying to do his job and make a paycheck to support his family. I love your videos, keep up the good fight.

[@JonathanHutson-n3z]

Defo try Diagnose Dan. He's the European car expert. He may have had the problem and can help.

[@nikik89]

It won't sink because valves in Airsprings blocked. It's common failure. And when it's won't to raise or take to long it's compressor dead. Disassemble main hose which goes out of compressor (brown) and try it command with diagnose and watch how quick inflate glove

[@12wingwfetech]

The most expensive German car is a used German car

[@mkilptrick]

Car manufacturers are pushing us back to 'horse and buggy' days. Too expensive to drive a computer. Even my new desktop is loaded with crap that keeps it from running the way it did on day one.

[@pootthatbak2578]

I often see the TPMS lite on these ivan projects. Hmmmm??? Could the ride height software be waiting for valid tire pressures? Inflated vs deflated changes height by millimeters.

[@Jpilgrim30]

The sad part is that you want to give them the benefit of the doubt yet you always get the same results unless it’s something basic as hell. You used to think of a dealership as the authority on that make of vehicle but now they’re just a joke.

[@theblackhand6485]

Ivan probable fixed the Audi by now. Seeing this video I was thinking of unplug and replug the battery after a few hours (?). Also, may be you need to do an extra handling by say turn on the (night-) parking lights on the left side. Could be the car comes in the correct mode. But hey, I do not have experience with these cars.

[@OtisPlunk]

I’m a little confused, I thought there was a file that you were going to be able to download and reprogram the module… It seems like you copied the software from the module back onto the module and didn’t change anything. Is there no way to obtain the latest Software and reflash it?

[@francoispapadakis76]

I agree. Try not use the data from the "old" module; pretending that the previous data is not available. Is there an option "Install new/blank module"?

[@Knight_of_NI]

Good call

[@dalemiller4457]

Can't you just swap out the air suspension for conventional suspension if you can't get it fixed

[@frantisekmajchrak4064]

That was only copy of coding from "old" to "new" unit, just those few digits. Nothing about reflashing.

[@dcomputers]

​@dalemiller4457 Well yea but you lose that luxury feature and you might have the error stuck .

[@brianloriaux5837]

Ivan each wheel has a sensor for Rite if I’m not mistaken, if you disconnected them and raised them up like you’re dropping the vehicle even further to get the correct down height and then did the programming that it worked

[@clintprice2123]

The bottom line is get rid of German vehicles once the warranty ends. My son was in service at a large Porsche dealership so I got that information first hand.

[@dustcommander100]

Unfortunately, the persons who programmed this module are withholding information, even from the service techs of their own company. Given enough time, you might figure out how to calibrate the system - but it could take a very long time. I have experienced a situation in the industrial environment where the calibration program has a limit built in, and the new data to be learned must be relatively close to the data it replaces. Calibration is then performed several times, each time getting closer to the desired calibration. This is called "sneaking up on the calibration". However, your situation is much more complex than a simple 2-point calibration of a single data channel such as I have experienced. You are dealing with 4 channels, each having multiple data points. And also with the possibility of losing the data again. I wish I could help, but the manufacturer made it that way. I'm thinking that if you knew German and were using a German scan tool, some of it might make more sense ........

[@garyalford9394]

Could not give me one of those vehicles !!!

[@baxrok2.]

I can see the frustration. Thanks Ivan!

[@treeturtle9378]

I’m guessing that it’s trying to write, then read/verify to a failed EEPROM address in a module. Question is what module is the EEPROM in? I.e suspension module, BCM, ECM etc. Can’t hurt to relearn the battery and alternator first incase that is somehow glitching the suspension recalibration?

[@bryanalbright3019]

Strutmasters or VW equipment that will fit the body style. Get the adjustable suspension out. 😢

[@JOHNSUE28]

Ivan, I learn from all of your adventures. What have I learned from this one? NEVER purchase an AUDI!!!!

[@crasher88]

Ivan not sure what the circuit design is for the ride height position sensor signal wire but have you though about putting a small resistor inline with the ride height position sensors? If you can alter the signal enough to full the computer into believing the vehicle is at a specific heigh maybe you can do the calibration and work around the problem

[@howardiko7156]

So you found the 40 thieves at the Audi dealership.

[@strokermk3]

There was "jack mode". Does it goes into that mode. Maybe that would force the system to work and do something.

[@bugsautoonthemove]

Hi i work with cat machine's a lot and if there is software conflict or it does not want to exept the new software we normally will start flashing and just plug everything out that normally will wipe all info from the ECU . Good luck seems like a sticky one. Love andrespect from South Africa Durban

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

You need to recalibrate the charging system since the battery was replaced just like the Guru said. Eliminate all of the problems before you just concentrate on the ride height and a new module. Before this is over, you need to get your $600 back from the Toyota dealer for not solving the problem and making you waste 2 days. Maybe the owner can step up to help you with the dealer.

[@mistsmogguru8378]

Park it on a cliff side of a mountain, just having a picnic. Suddenly, the car just started to roll... right off the cliff ! Go buy something else with the insurance payout. Bonus : 1 less Audi

[@Nonodepannetout]

Hi ! It's an idea 😂

[@thecolliman7674]

Ivan ask the customer if the car has been jacked up at all why I say this is the suspension needs to be in off-road height before jacking up .