1999 AUDI A6 ALLROAD service

Service.For internal use only All rights reserved, including
the right to make technical
changes.
AUDI AG
Dept. I/VK-5
D-85045 Ingolstadt
Fax 0841/89-36367
940.2810.47.20
Technical status 11/00
Printed in Germany
Pneumatic suspension system
Par t 1
Selflevelling suspension
in the Audi A6Design and Function
Self-study programme 242
242
242

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Self-levelling suspension, A6
The compressor
The compressed air is generated by means of
a single stage piston compressor with
integrated air dryer. In order to avoid oil
contamination of the U-bellows and the dryer
cartridge, the compressor is a so-called dry
running compressor.
Permanently lubricated bearings and a PTFE
(polytetraßuoroethylene) piston ring ensure a
long service life.The discharge valve N111 and the pneumatic
discharge valve are integrated into the dryer
cartridge housing.
In order to protect the compressor from
overheating, it switches off at excess
temperatures (see Overheating protection
chapter, page 61).
Discharge valve N11Pneumatic discharge valve
with pressure limiting valve
Non-return valve 3Air dryer
Non-return valve 1
PTFE piston ring
Suction Þlter
Discharge Þlter
Pressure connector
242_013
Non-return valve 2

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Self-levelling suspension
warning lamp K134
The warning lamp É
... is constantly illuminated in the case of
corresponding system errors or when the
system is switched off.
... ...ßashes in the case of extremely low or
high levels. <Ð55 mm/>+30 mm.
... ... ßashes during Þnal control diagnosis.
... ßashes when the control system is
switched off (only possible with diagnostic
tester).
After switching off the ignition, K134
illuminates for a function check and
extinguishes after the control system has
performed internal control unit test sequence
(unless an error is present).
Warning lamp K134
242_050
The vehicle should not be driven as
long as the warning lamp is ßashing, as
low vehicle parts may be damaged due
to inadequate ground clearance.
If the warning lamp remains on
continuously to indicate a system error,
the system is switched off.
The driver is requested to contact the
nearest Audi service centre.

Service.For internal use only All rights reserved, including
the right to make technical
changes.
AUDI AG
Dept. I/VK-5
D-85045 Ingolstadt
Fax 0841/89-36367
940.2810.47.20
Technical status 11/00
Printed in Germany
Pneumatic suspension system
Par t 1
Selflevelling suspension
in the Audi A6Design and Function
Self-study programme 242
242
242