2010 Q7 Air Suspension problem - rear at max height with flashing yellow signal

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Audi Q7 2010 TDI S-Line with an air suspension problem

Step 1 Tag of PR-Build data picture posted ( Last 6 of VIN can be omitted for privacy )
2010Q7PRS.jpg


Step 2 Status of car stock or modified in any way? If so list!
Completely stock

Step 3 "VCDS" COMPLETE Auto-Scan in code tags!
Code:
Monday,11,November,2019,21:12:20:49964
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 8 x64
VCDS Version: 19.6.2.0 (x64)
Data version: 20190930 DS308.0
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VIN: WAUZZZ4L3AD0#####   License Plate: 


Chassis Type: 4L (4F0)
Scan: 01 02 03 05 08 09 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 28 34 36 3C 42 46 47
          4F 52 55 56 5F 62 69 6C 6D 6F 72 76

VIN: WAUZZZ4L3AD0#####   Mileage: 149500km-92894miles

01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000
05-Acc/Start Auth. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
13-Auto Dist. Reg -- Status: Malfunction 0010
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
18-Aux. Heat -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010
20-High Beam Assist. -- Status: OK 0000
28-HVAC, Rear -- Status: Malfunction 0010
34-Level Control -- Status: Malfunction 0010
36-Seat Mem. Drvr -- Status: OK 0000
3C-Lane Change -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
47-Sound System -- Status: OK 0000
4F-Centr. Electr. II -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
55-Headlight Range -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: OK 0000
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
69-Trailer -- Status: OK 0000
6C-Back-up Cam. -- Status: OK 0000
6D-Trunk Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
6F-Centr. Conv. II -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: Malfunction 0010
76-Park Assist -- Status: OK 0000
 
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Address 01: Engine (CAS)       Labels:. 059-907-401-CAT1.clb
   Part No SW: 4L1 910 401 D    HW: 4L0 907 401 A
   Component: 3.0TDI EDC17A104AG  0080  
   Revision: --H02---    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0121002C191F0A68
   Shop #: WSC 40970 222 94360
   VCID: 2447ED83E718D36FE3-8070

3 Faults Found:
005661 - Glowplug for Cylinder 4 (Q13) 
               P161D - 000 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 137842 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.04.02
                    Time: 15:10:00

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 882 /min
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Voltage: 11.17 V
                    Temperature: 22.5°C
                    Lambda: 22.7 %
                    Temperature: 19.8°C

005663 - Glowplug for Cylinder 6 (Q15) 
               P161F - 000 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 137842 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.04.02
                    Time: 15:10:00

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 882 /min
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Voltage: 11.17 V
                    Temperature: 22.5°C
                    Lambda: 22.7 %
                    Temperature: 19.8°C

005662 - Glowplug for Cylinder 5 (Q15) 
               P161E - 000 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 145129 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.08.13
                    Time: 07:11:34

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 882 /min
                    Speed: 2.2 km/h
                    Voltage: 11.40 V
                    Temperature: 22.5°C
                    Lambda: 21.9 %
                    Temperature: 18.9°C

Readiness: 0 0 0 0 0 

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 09D-927-750.clb
   Part No SW: 09D 927 750 KC    HW: 09D 927 750 KC
   Component: AL 750 6A           1470  
   Revision: 00H78000    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0000504
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 79F9ECF7301A7E87E0-802C

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels:. 4L0-910-517-V2.clb
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 517 K    HW: 4L0 614 517 K
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK25E1   0020  
   Revision: 00H30001    
   Coding: 0627841
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 326B1BDBADEC4DDF61-8066

No fault code found.

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Address 05: Acc/Start Auth.        Labels:. 4F0-910-852.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 910 852 B    HW: 4F0 905 852 D
   Component: FBSAUDIC6 ELV   H05 0100  
   Revision: 00H05000    Serial number: 10602601405096
   Coding: 0000135
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2541F087EC222A67F4-8070

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4F0 910 132 G
   Component: FBSAUDIC6 EZS   H03 0020

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 4F0 910 335 B
   Component: FBSAUDIC6 KSG   H03 0020

1 Fault Found:
00956 - Key 2 
            002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00110010
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 40
                    Mileage: 146527 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.09.11
                    Time: 19:42:48


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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J255)       Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 043 C    HW: 4L0 820 043 AB
   Component: KLIMA 4 ZONEN H12 0030  
   Revision: 00---017    Serial number: 00000000212367
   Coding: 040816
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2447ED832718D36FE3-8070

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels: 4F0-910-279.lbl
   Part No SW: 4F0 910 279 R    HW: 4F0 907 279 
   Component: ILM Fahrer      H25 0330  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 4F0907279     
   Coding: 0033221
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 387F29F34B90A78F5F-806C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4L1 910 113   Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: Wischer AU716   H17 0100  
   Coding: 00064792
   Shop #: WSC 31414  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8K0 910 557   Labels: 8K0-955-559.CLB
   Component: REGENLICHTSENSORH04 0003  
   Coding: 00150059
   Shop #: WSC 31414  

No fault code found.

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Address 13: Auto Dist. Reg        Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 561 A    HW: 4L0 907 561 
   Component: ABSTANDSREGELUNGH06 0160  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0031161
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 275DFA8F962E3877C6-8072

1 Fault Found:
02002 - Heater for Distance Regulation Sensor (Z47) 
            009 - Open or Short to Ground
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 184
                    Reset counter: 151
                    Mileage: 133756 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.02.02
                    Time: 17:33:04

             Freeze Frame:
                    Temperature: 10.0°C
                    Voltage: 12.93 V
                    Bin. Bits:    00100
                    Hex Value: 0x0931
                    Hex Value: 0x0002
                    Speed: 21.6 km/h
                    Lateral Accel.: 0.00 m/s^2


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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 4L0-910-655.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 655 D    HW: 4L0 959 655 C
   Component: 70 AIRBAG AUDI8RH43 0230  
   Revision: 04H43000    Serial number: 00399D065B3G  
   Coding: 0014128
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2E530FABB9D4693F05-807A

   Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332QSME623A191AH

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342QSME703A32067

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352QSME4338322CE

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362QSME623A143AH

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63734SME3136050EX

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63834SME2F364400-

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 4F0-910-549.lbl
   Part No SW: 4F0 910 549 A    HW: 4F0 953 549 D
   Component: J0527               0530  
   Revision: 00H05000    Serial number: 90026092380094
   Coding: 0002052
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 275DFA8F962E3877C6-8072

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: XXXXXXXXXXX 
   Component: E0221           H02 0030

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments (J285)       Labels:. 4L0-920-xxx-17.clb
   Part No SW: 4L0 920 931 J    HW: 4L0 920 931 J
   Component: KOMBIINSTR.   H08 0144  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: CNN432799     
   Coding: 0F5E63040C010008000000
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 326B1BDB6DEC4DDF61-8066

No fault code found.

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Address 18: Aux. Heat        Labels: 4L0-910-105.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 105     HW: 4L0 265 105 M
   Component: Heizgeraet      H08 0120  
   Revision: 0000000E    Serial number: 00000009014264
   Coding: 0000101
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 60CFA193B3808F4FC7-8034

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533)       Labels:. 4F0-907-468.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 907 468 N    HW: 4F0 907 468 G
   Component: GW-BEM 5CAN-M H06 0035  
   Revision: MB200030    Serial number: 3000M098308025
   Coding: 000303
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 3A7B33FBB59CB59FA9-806E

   Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 8K0 915 181 D    HW: 8K0 915 181 D
   Component: J367-BDM  H07 0107 
   Serial number: 00000000004140159397

1 Fault Found:
00470 - Company Comfort Databus in Single Wire 
            011 - Open Circuit
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101011
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 254
                    Reset counter: 25
                    Mileage: 137842 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.04.02
                    Time: 13:35:01

             Freeze Frame:
                    Bin. Bits:    10111
                    Voltage: 11.50 V
                    Count: 7
                    Bin. Bits:    10011


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Address 20: High Beam Assist. (J844)       Labels:. 8K0-857-511.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 857 511 J    HW: 4F0 857 511 G
   Component: FLA           H04 0004  
   Revision: AA001002    
   Coding: 02019064747464545425363E
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2F6D12AF7EDE60370E-807A

No fault code found.

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Address 28: HVAC, Rear        Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 158     HW: 4L0 919 158 AB
   Component: KLIMABETAETIGUNGH06 0060  
   Revision: 00---010    Serial number: 00000000352325
   Coding: 0000006
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 68DFB9B35BB0F70F0F-803C

1 Fault Found:
00003 - Control Module 
            003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100011
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 8
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 138479 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.04.10
                    Time: 21:17:21


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Address 34: Level Control        Labels: 4L0-910-553.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 553 H    HW: 4L0 907 553 
   Component: LUFTFDR.-CDC    H03 7870  
   Revision: --H03001    Serial number: 15.1528-0123.2
   Coding: 0015520
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2F6D12AFBEDE60370E-807A

4 Faults Found:
01577 - Turn-Off due to Over-Temp 
            001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100001
                    Fault Priority: 6
                    Fault Frequency: 1
                    Reset counter: 38
                    Mileage: 148993 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.02
                    Time: 14:50:48

             Freeze Frame:
                    Error Code: 68

00446 - Function Limitation due to Under-Voltage 
            002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100010
                    Fault Priority: 4
                    Fault Frequency: 5
                    Reset counter: 43
                    Mileage: 148972 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.02
                    Time: 12:24:56

             Freeze Frame:
                    Error Code: 13

01400 - Suspension Level Control 
            001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100001
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 10
                    Reset counter: 65
                    Mileage: 149424 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.11
                    Time: 08:40:42

             Freeze Frame:
                    Error Code: 66

02250 - Function Deactivation; Valve Duty Cycle 
            001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 00100001
                    Fault Priority: 6
                    Fault Frequency: 4
                    Reset counter: 63
                    Mileage: 149423 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.11.11
                    Time: 08:38:09

             Freeze Frame:
                    Error Code: 46


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Address 36: Seat Mem. Drvr (J136)       Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4F0 959 760 C    HW: 4F0 959 760 C
   Component: MEM-FS        H08 0062  
   Revision: AA000000    Serial number: 00001001346979
   Coding: 00581B00000011110000
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 316914D768EA76C718-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 3C: Lane Change        Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 566 C    HW: 4L0 907 566 B
   Component: J0769_SWA_MasterH01 0040  
   Revision: 00H01000    Serial number: 6PZ 009 014-10
   Coding: 0010101
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2E530FABB9D4693F05-807A

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4L0 910 568 C
   Component: J0770_SWA_Slave_H01 0040

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6PZ 009 014-30

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 5F21.07.0900H010003C910745ÿ

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 910745ÿ

No fault code found.

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386)       Labels:. 4F0-959-793.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 959 793 R    HW: 8K0 959 793 D
   Component: TSG FA        H11 0250  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000101820752 
   Coding: 011F52205E40440004
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 4683570BF164C17FDD-8012

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 4L0-910-289.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 289 H    HW: 4L0 907 289 H
   Component: Komfortgeraet   H09 0100  
   Revision: 0100 ---    Serial number: 01219373360000
   Coding: 3549361
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 356120C75C825AE744-8060

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K0 951 605 C
   Component: LIN BACKUP HORN H03 1301

No fault code found.

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Address 47: Sound System (J525)       Labels: Redir Fail!
   Part No SW: 4L0 035 223 E    HW: 4L0 035 223 E
   Component: BOSE G3 AU716 H01 0100  
   Revision: AH001500    Serial number: 00000000008395
   Coding: 0D000000
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2447ED832718D36FE3-8070

No fault code found.

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Address 4F: Centr. Electr. II        Labels: 4F0-910-280.lbl
   Part No SW: 4F0 910 280     HW: 4F0 907 280 E
   Component: ILM Beifahrer   H13 0100  
   Revision:             Serial number: 00000000139275
   Coding: 0011101
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 5EB39F6B89F4B9BFF5-800A

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387)       Labels:. 4F0-959-792.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 959 792 R    HW: 8K0 959 792 D
   Component: TSG BF        H11 0250  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000101847220 
   Coding: 011F52205E40440004
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 45815007CC62CA67D4-8010

1 Fault Found:
02126 - Central Locking Button; Exterior Door Handle 
            008 - Implausible Signal
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101000
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 33
                    Reset counter: 254
                    Mileage: 137842 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.04.02
                    Time: 13:35:43


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Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4F0-910-357.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 357 A    HW: 4L0 907 357 A
   Component: AFS 1           H01 0030  
   Revision: 00000001    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0000032
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2A5B03BB853C051FD9-807E

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 7L6 941 329 A
   Component: AFS-Modul links H07 0004

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 7L6 941 329 A
   Component: AFS-Modul rechtsH07 0004

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio (R)       Labels: Redir Fail!
   Part No SW: 4F0 035 053 K    HW: 4F0 035 053 
   Component: Radio U Basic H45 0074  
   Revision: AB001007    Serial number: 341IZ097634851
   Coding: 010003010000000000
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2541F0872C222A67F4-8070

No fault code found.

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Address 5F: Information Electr. (J794)       Labels:. 4E0-035-6xx-5F.clb
   Part No SW: 4L0 035 670 H    HW: 4L0 035 670 
   Component: H-BNT-EU      H41 0187  
   Revision: --------    Serial number: 474I6097515869
   Coding: 010100060004DBEF71000715EF6300030000
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2D5108A774D212273C-8078

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8R0 060 884 ED
   Component: EUR 2017  2402 

   Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 4F0 919 604     HW: 4F0 919 604 
   Component: DU7 High  H43 0306 
   Serial number: 9356IZ091064728     

   Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: 4L0 910 609     HW: 4L0 919 611 C
   Component: E0380 Bedient  H05 0060 
   Serial number: 00000001400099      

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8R0 906 961 A
   Component: CD-Database  1293 

No fault code found.

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Address 62: Door, Rear Left (J388)       Labels:. 4F0-959-795.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 959 795 M    HW: 8K0 959 795 B
   Component: TSG HL        H10 0251  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000101862201 
   Coding: 010E50204040230004
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 43854E1FC256F457FA-8016

No fault code found.

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Address 69: Trailer (J345)       Labels:. 4E0-907-383.clb
   Part No SW: 4E0 907 383 J    HW: 4E0 907 383 J
   Component: Anhaenger     H09 0100  
   Revision: 2A001001    Serial number: 00008200327685
   Coding: 0100000000000000
   Shop #: WSC 80093 222 69422
   VCID: 316914D768EA76C718-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 6C: Back-up Cam.        Labels: 4L0-910-441.clb
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 441 B    HW: 4L0 907 441 B
   Component: J772__Rearview      0030  
   Revision: --H03---    Serial number: 525PA8-J9940CA
   Coding: 1021001
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2541F087EC222A67F4-8070

No fault code found.

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Address 6D: Trunk Elect.        Labels: None
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 945     HW: 4L0 827 851 D
   Component: ValeoHeckdeckel H29 0410  
   Revision: --H29001    Serial number: 8K9827852  B  
   Shop #: WSC 98765 666 38354
   VCID: 6CD7C5A34F48DB2F6B-8038

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4L0 910 946 
   Component: ValeoHeckdeckel H29 0410

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: E5030100B     

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: RD16.09.09--H29001001A0322ÿ

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 1A0322ÿ

No fault code found.

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Address 6F: Centr. Conv. II        Labels:. 4L0-910-290.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 290 A    HW: 4L0 907 290 A
   Component: ILM HINTEN 2    H05 0060  
   Revision: AAH05061    Serial number: 003881240-----
   Coding: 0003587
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2643F78B9124217FFD-8072

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 4L0 910 591 
   Component: J_245_EE16_SKB09H10 0200

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 4L0 910 591 
   Component: J_394_EE16_SKB09H10 0200

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 4L0 910 591 
   Component: J_392_EE16_SKB09H10 0200

No fault code found.

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right (J389)       Labels:. 4F0-959-795.clb
   Part No SW: 4F0 959 795 M    HW: 8K0 959 795 B
   Component: TSG HR        H10 0251  
   Revision:             Serial number: 0000101862200 
   Coding: 010E50204040230004
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 43854E1FC256F457FA-8016

1 Fault Found:
02126 - Central Locking Button; Exterior Door Handle 
            008 - Implausible Signal
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01101000
                    Fault Priority: 3
                    Fault Frequency: 22
                    Reset counter: 254
                    Mileage: 148816 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2019.10.27
                    Time: 18:29:16


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Address 76: Park Assist        Labels: 4Fx-910-283.lbl
   Part No SW: 4L0 910 283 E    HW: 4L0 919 283 E
   Component: Parkhilfe 8-Kan H02 0100  
   Revision: 00H02000    Serial number: 85130925303084
   Coding: 0231166
   Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
   VCID: 2C5705A38FC81B2F2B-8078

No fault code found.

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Step 4 Describe recent repairs or services, problem at hand, & attempts at repair.
No recent repairs or services. No attempts at repair. Problem is a flashing yellow air suspension light, and the rear end of the vehicle is jacked up to maximum height. Any attempt to use the button in the trunk area to lower the rear has no effect other than causing the light on the button to flash.

Step 5 Are parts OEM or AFT? If so, "what", and what origin?
Original/OEM.

Step 6 Identify specific issues to be addressed/concerned about, or say ALL.
I'm only concerned with the Air suspension codes. Not concerned with anything else unless you think it's directly related. I have routinely seen all of the other codes. I haven't cleared it in a LONG time, but I have cleared them in the past and they come back (CAN, door central locking buttons, glo-plugs, distance sensor heater, etc - nothing that either really causes a problem or is worth the cost of fixing).

Step 7 Now that you jumped through the first few hoops of fire, did you check the FUSES/Battery connections?
No. I have not checked any fuses yet. There's no indication that the system is not getting power. It seems to be running for too long and getting cut off.

So, now that all of that is out of the way... It seems I have a LOT of information to point us to the problem, I just don't know how to interpret it all. We have four fault codes, the flashing yellow light (which indicates that the rear suspension is at maximum level), a visual check which confirms that the rear end of the vehicle is jacked up unusually high, and confirmation that I cannot lower the rear of the vehicle using the button in the rear cargo area. No unusual noises or behavior, though with the rear end up like that, it is noticeably impacting handling. This is my main day-to-day family vehicle so I need to get this fixed quickly! I have owned this vehicle for almost two years. It has had intermittent air suspension problems the entire time, but never anything like this. In the past, the problem always went like this: After a startup, the system would drop the suspension all the way down and the green air suspension light (pointing down) would stay on. All air suspension options in MMI would turn gray. I would stop the vehicle, turn it off, restart it, and the problem would go away and not return for weeks or months. The problem I have now is totally new, where the rear end goes all the way up and the yellow light flashes.

Is there any additional data I can collect? I read something about collecting some measuring blocks, but I didn't see any details on it.

Thanks in advance all! I will update this thread to its completion.
John
 
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Another data point I've noticed, now that I've parked on flat surfaces a few times - the upper right of the vehicle is definitely higher than the rest of the vehicle, by about a full inch.
 
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Getting closer to the root cause...

I found the info on measuring blocks. The height measuring blocks confirm what I'm seeing on the vehicle, so all of the height sensors seem to be good. At least that seems to rule out any problem with the height sensors.

I also confirmed that the computer attempts to operate the rear valves by viewing the measuring block 7 in Group 34. Here are two excerpts that show the computer operating the valves open and shut. The left rear lowers as I would expect it to do when the rear air valve is ON.
Code:
20:09:56 Group 007:  Status of pneumatic spring valves
  OFF   air spring valve  front left
  OFF   air spring valve  front right
  OFF   air spring valve  rear left
  OFF   air spring valve  rear right
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Address 34: Level Control  (4L0 910 553 H)

20:10:25 Group 007:  Status of pneumatic spring valves
  OFF   air spring valve  front left
  OFF   air spring valve  front right
  ON   air spring valve  rear left
  ON   air spring valve  rear right

I also tried numerous things today to rule out other possibilities. I confirmed that the 40amp fuse to the compressor is fine, and I was able to
raise the vehicle all the way to the top in the LIFT position. I confirmed that all four wheel arches were raised to virtually the exact same height (although the height measuring blocks weren't exactly equal, but at least at the uppermost position shown in the display, the height was exactly where it should be for all four). I could not hear any leaking at all when this occurred. Also, one of the times I was monitoring measuring block 6, I could see 9.11 bar, which seems like pretty high pressure to me. So, this seems to rule out any problem with either the compressor or the ability of the air struts to hold air.


The next questions are:
1) Why won't the right rear valve actually open? Could it just be stuck, or possibly a failure of an individual solenoid or relay somewhere?
2) Where is the valve that controls the release of air from the right rear? Is it one valve, or are there multiple valves involved? Is it in a central valve block such as the one shown here:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/solenoid-valve-unit-for-air-suspension/7l0698014/
 
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It worked!!! With several taps of a hammer on two long socket extensions to reach up to the valve where the air line enters the top of the air shock, the valve must have loosened up inside and the rear end now completely lowers using the switch at the back of the vehicle. This sounds like a joke, but I really did resolve the problem with a hammer.

I'm guessing there is some internal corrosion on that valve that caused it to get stuck in the first place, and that I'll need to replace that valve. Looks like a frustrating job - there's very little access into that area.
 
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Did you boil it out on kitchen stove with distilled water and then run 90% alcohol afterwards and dry then lube proper ?

Thank you for self helping yourself with JPPSG and making good use of guides to address your issue.
 
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Hi, these valves happens to fail once a while, there is a rep kit for it, not that expensive either. See VAG SelStudyProgram 362 Q7 Running gear pg 33, for position and description. The see hyperlink for explanation of part, I got a valve for my A6 Allroad from another place (can not remember where), but this can give you an idea what to look for. Look at bottom of page, or 2nd page. http://www.air-suspension-shop.com/Repair-Kit_9

On the Audi A6 Allroad, the procedure is to remove the old valve, this will cause damage to valve (and it differently needs to be replaced), not sure if it is exactly the same on the Q7. On the A6 Allroad a special locking ring is behind the valve, and the design of this locking "device" is what cause a damage to the removed valve. So if similar, ensure you have the correct valve and understanding of job, prior to remove anything.

Hope this helps, so you do not have to drive around with a hammer :-)

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