Erasing Audi suspension DTCs

This bulletin applies to 2019-2024 Audi A6, A7 and A8 vehicles. Messages displayed in the instrument cluster may include air suspension: system fault or shock absorber system/suspension.

Mike Mavrigian

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Mitchell 1

May 20, 2025

If the DTCs erase, you’re done. If they are still present, follow the instructions in Guided Fault Finding.

This bulletin applies to 2019-2024 Audi A6, A7 and A8 vehicles. Messages displayed in the instrument cluster may include air suspension: system fault or shock absorber system/suspension.

DTCs may include internal malfunction codes such as B200FF0, B200FF1, B200FF3, B200FF4 and B200FF5, logged as static in the suspension control unit.

1. Unplug the diagnostic connector from the vehicle.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Lock the vehicle doors (doors, hood and rear lid closed).

4. Wait until the vehicle has entered bus sleep mode.

5. Unlock the vehicle.

6. Plug the diagnostic connector into the vehicle.

7. Switch the ignition to the on position.

8. Attempt to erase the DTCs.

If the DTCs erase, you’re done. If they are still present, follow the instructions in Guided Fault Finding.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.