C0332high severityChassis
Adaptive Damper Circuit Rear Left
on 2005-2008 Audi S4 4.2L V8 · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the rear left adaptive damper.
Symptoms
- Rear ride quality poor
- Suspension warning light
- Rear left corner bouncy or harsh
- Vehicle body roll increased
Common causes
- Damper solenoid failure
- Fluid leak
- Wiring damage to rear damper
Diagnostic steps
- Test solenoid resistance
- Check for fluid leak
- Inspect wiring
- Command damper change with scan tool
Repair notes
Replace rear left adaptive damper.
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