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i have a 2001 allroad and it's time to deal with the oh so common suspension problems. front driver side is sagging lower than the rest and the air compressor is not coming on at all. took it to my indy and he said he'll start with the air spring and hope it fixes the problem, when trying to fix it he said it was fine the air bag is sucked in on itself and doesn't have a leak??? does this sound right? he said he thinks it is the air compressor b/c the vag says it is code 01397: solenoid release valve N111 does anyone know what this is or means?
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This is what I know there is a compressor on the underside of the car at the rear this charges a receiver with compressed air, this is situated in the boot below the CD changer. Next to the compressor is a block of solenoids each has a different colour nylon pipe connected to it and these are connected to the airbags. The height of the car can be adjusted manually by pressing and holding either the up or down arrow key. The orange light indicates you are in manual if you now press either the up or down arrow again the level will change accordingly. At this point The (ECU) Electronic control unit (found in the boot just forward of the CD) will electrically energise the solenoids to either allow more air into the air bags or bleed air from the air bags. Once the level is reached all the solenoids will close locking the air into the air bags. To test if the pump is Ok you could raise the car up and down at at some point the compressor will kick in as the air pressure drops you can hear it if you listen underneath the car. It takes only minutes to re-charge the system. If the car is only down on one side and the airbag is okay it could be the solenoid or possibly the level sender on the suspension strut. Hope this Helps Regards Andrew
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Replying to: allroadgal (Sep 28, 2009 3:48 pm) Remove the whole shock or strut Fill a bucket with water place shock or strut in bucket use an air compressor with a "stream sprayer" WITH a rubber tip and fill the big so there is pressure to check for leaks. if you find no leaks then its time to replace the compressor/distributing solenoid valve. I found it pointless to just replace one or the other because they will both fail around the same point (poor design in the contactor on solenoid). you can get a referb. compressor for 395 from Arrnot and the distributing manifold can be bought from a local Audi dealer for 495 or 520. The ride height sensor has its own code that it will screw with your head lights so you would know very fast it that died on you ($174 each)
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Replying to: amb_123 (Sep 29, 2009 5:45 am) 
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Replying to: fueledpassion (Sep 29, 2009 7:28 am) 
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Replying to: amb_123 (May 27, 2009 2:50 am) I replaced my front springs with Arnotts last winter. After being quoted $2k for both sides I was thrilled to discover an aftermarket DYI solution. Other than problems disconnecting my suspension ... and not having the right tools, the springs were easy to install. I think we got the second side installed in about 45 minutes, after figuring things out on the first side. So far they have worked perfectly.
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Replying to: allroadgal (Sep 29, 2009 9:42 pm) |
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Replying to: TBeaulieu (Oct 05, 2009 8:37 am) As above, my Arnott air bags have been perfect. If you decided to take off the OEM ones, be advised there is a press fit fastener that holds the assembly in place that you have to remove. It's a bugger to remove and was not mentioned in the Arnott instructions. |
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| I've owned my 2004 Audi Allroad since it was new. I now have 46,000 miles on it and over the last 9 months have had to sink $4,900 into it for front air shocks and a new Torque Converter. I stomached the air shock issue, but had trouble choking down a $3,000 Torque Converter. I decided to contact Audi of America since my car has such low mileage. I was disappointed to hear back that the only thing they'd be willing to do is provide me with a 10% discount. After reading many forums I know now that Audi is well aware of the Torque Converter issue and has even changed the seals to a higher quality. Bottom line, if you're considering buying an Audi, don't expect the company to stand behind their product and do expect to be faced with sky high repair costs. Never again! | |
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Replying to: priestess (May 25, 2009 6:08 am) |
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