Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), System Pressure Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2
Hand Vacuum Pump VAS6213

DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 bleeding

Use only approved oil for the bleeding procedure. Refer to appropriate FLUID CAPACITY TABLE information.

NOTE:

The charging device DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 must always be bled the first time it is used.

If the charging device DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 still shows a residual pressure greater than 0.5 bar (for example, from a previous reading), bleeding must not be done.

-- To bleed pressure gauge -B- and line section -A-, install special tool as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Bleeding Pressure Gauge And Line Section

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NOTE:

The illustration shows bleeding process by extracting hydraulic fluid using a Hand Vacuum Pump VAS6213.

-- Bleed process must be performed until air bubbles are no longer visible in hose -C-.

-- Disconnect hose -C- and -D- and perform system pressure check.

System pressure check is performed on front shock absorber of corresponding Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) line.

Fig 2: Connecting V.A.S 6209/2 And Remove Dust Cap

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-- Remove the cap from the extract/fill valve and connect the DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2.

-- Read the system pressure on the DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2.

Fig 3: Connecting V.A.S 6209/2 And Remove Dust Cap

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NOTE:

The pressure on the DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 increases slowly and takes approximately two minutes. The DRC system pressure can only be read when the needle on the DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 has finally come to a stop.

-- Disconnect the DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 and install the dust cap.

Fig 4: Connecting V.A.S 6209/2 And Remove Dust Cap

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NOTE:

A small oil leak at the connection that results from connecting or disconnecting the Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) System pressure tester for Audi RS4 DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 is not critical. Avoid repeating measurements because a small quantity of oil is removed from the system every time the DRC system pressure tester for Audi RS4 DRC Pressure Tester VAS6209/2 is connected. Every connection results in a pressure decrease of approximately 0.3 bar from the previous reading. Multiple repeated measurements decrease system pressure below minimum pressure or failure.

-- If the pressure is not OK, determine the cause and service the system.

Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) System Pressure Values

Pressure values refer to reference temperature of 20 °C.

20 bar = operating pressure
19 bar - 20 bar = central valve new or as good as new
18 bar - 19 bar = normal range of operation, system OK
< 18 bar = system leaking or not filled completely, air entering system, central valve has no pressure/is empty.