Rs4 suspension issue

john johnson · 18-06-11, 09:47 PM

I have a question regarding an rs4 on an 06 plate , there has been a odd noise from the rear , everything has been checked but when it was put up my mates post lift the rear passenger side suspension leg did not drop under relief , is it the dtc valve or the leg itself that's goosed ?
It's done 32k
Tia

SteveT63 · 18-06-11, 09:59 PM

Sounds like PRV to me. That's a definate symptom. Is the shock leaking?.........either way ££££

john johnson · 18-06-11, 10:02 PM

Cheers ! Is it replace the leg or is it a diagonal pair iirc ? Or do you think rip out and replace with standard stuff , I know the dealers prices

SteveT63 · 18-06-11, 10:08 PM

Dunno mate to be fair. I do know the Rs4 system is different to the old Rs6 system that had all the probs. Guess it's the evolution version but they still have their problems. Not sure if the valves can be changed.

john johnson · 18-06-11, 10:10 PM

Yer a right chocolate teapot then

SteveT63 · 18-06-11, 10:25 PM

Yep. One legged man in an arse kicking contest.

john johnson · 18-06-11, 10:31 PM

Two of us then !

BW2309 · 19-06-11, 01:32 AM

Very similar system to the C5 RS6 John, although a bit more reliable they do start to have issue, based purely on corrosion and in all honesty, from my experience the lower mileage cars suffer worst - unfair I know!
If the DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) valve block or struts are leaking they need swapping and although Audi only normally change the failed unit I would always suggest swapping the two diag' connected struts and the valve. Soon as the systems been open they're never the same again!

Something worth trying is calling Audi UK customer services as they often give good will on these repairs as they had so much bad press with them.

Or, swap for KW V3 kit!

john johnson · 19-06-11, 07:15 AM

Audi have withdrawn the good will gesture now ben , been down that route

18-06-11, 09:59 PM	#2
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Sounds like PRV to me. That's a definate symptom. Is the shock leaking?.........either way ££££ __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

18-06-11, 10:02 PM	#3
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Cheers ! Is it replace the leg or is it a diagonal pair iirc ? Or do you think rip out and replace with standard stuff , I know the dealers prices __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

18-06-11, 10:08 PM	#4
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Dunno mate to be fair. I do know the Rs4 system is different to the old Rs6 system that had all the probs. Guess it's the evolution version but they still have their problems. Not sure if the valves can be changed. __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

18-06-11, 10:10 PM	#5
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Yer a right chocolate teapot then __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

18-06-11, 10:25 PM	#6
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Yep. One legged man in an arse kicking contest. __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

18-06-11, 10:31 PM	#7
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Two of us then ! __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

19-06-11, 01:32 AM	#8
BW2309 Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Derby Posts: 1,245	Very similar system to the C5 RS6 John, although a bit more reliable they do start to have issue, based purely on corrosion and in all honesty, from my experience the lower mileage cars suffer worst - unfair I know! If the DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) valve block or struts are leaking they need swapping and although Audi only normally change the failed unit I would always suggest swapping the two diag' connected struts and the valve. Soon as the systems been open they're never the same again! Something worth trying is calling Audi UK customer services as they often give good will on these repairs as they had so much bad press with them. Or, swap for KW V3 kit!

19-06-11, 07:15 AM	#9
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Audi have withdrawn the good will gesture now ben , been down that route __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '