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2009 AUDI A3

2.0L Turbo I4FWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0331high severityChassis

Adaptive Damper Circuit Front Right

on 2009 Audi A3 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the front right adaptive damper.

Symptoms

  • Ride quality uneven
  • Suspension warning
  • Front right corner feels different
  • Handling asymmetry

Common causes

  • Damper solenoid failure
  • Fluid leak
  • Wiring damage
  • Module output fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Command damper mode change
  3. Inspect for leaks
  4. Check wiring

Repair notes

Replace front right adaptive damper assembly.

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