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electronic shock absorbers
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:03 pm
by Chezand
hi all can someone help , just had my 20ltr tdi 140 moted , sadly failed on leaking shock , my question is if i replace my std shocks with coil overs ect will have a fault on the dash if the electronic ones are unplugged ? is there a way around this ? or does it not throw a fault when unplugged , also any advice on what coil overs to fit dont want the car too low as i have some tall speed bumps around where i live , thanks in advance
Re: electronic shock absorbers
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:10 pm
by Cuprabob
Yip, if you fit coilovers and lose the electronic dampers you will get a fault. The light on the switch will just flash. You could just unplug the switch if it annoy you.
Re: electronic shock absorbers
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 2:23 pm
by Chezand
Ok thanks for that maybe put a sticker over it lol
Re: electronic shock absorbers
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 1:44 pm
by Paradox1
A replacement shock is about 200quid
Re: electronic shock absorbers
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:50 pm
by Cuprabob
If you decide to replace with another OEM shocker, it's good practice to replace in pairs.