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2020 TESLA MODEL 3

Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWDAWDAUTOMATICev
20 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0330high severityChassis

Adaptive Damper Circuit Front Left

on 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the front left electronically controlled adaptive damper.

Symptoms

  • Ride quality degraded
  • Suspension warning light
  • Handling reduced at front left corner
  • Clunking noise from front left

Common causes

  • Faulty adaptive damper solenoid
  • Damper fluid leak
  • Wiring to damper damaged
  • Control module driver failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test damper solenoid resistance
  2. Command damper stiffness change with scan tool
  3. Inspect damper for fluid leaks
  4. Check wiring from module to damper
  5. Listen for damper response when commanded

Repair notes

Replace adaptive damper assembly. These dampers contain internal solenoid valves.

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