DRC coding out with VAG com etc???

[Doug_RS6]

I'm considering coilovers for my C6 RS6. the DRC just doesn't have a nice setting. Comfort it too soft and dynamic too hard. Plus I like the ability to set the ride height exactly where I want it.

Can anyone confirm or deny that The whole DRC system including the menu in the MMI can be turned off with Audi software?

[BobBobson]

I had to use VAG-COM, I think you can turn off the damping selector in the MMI via the ‘hidden menu’ but that would still leave the suspension warning light on the dash.

[Doug_RS6]

You can't make the car believe it isn't fitted then?

[BobBobson]

Sorry, I read the question as ‘without vag-com etc’…

Using vag-com you can completely code out the DRC and the variable damping, so no MMI menu and no light on the dash.

I have removed the controller entirely from the car and it’s quite happy

[Doug_RS6]

Excellent. Was it fairly simple or does it involve anything complicated? I've not used Vag Com before but have used BMWs equivalent etc.

[BobBobson]

It’s far easier than ediabas or inpa!

From memory I don’t think too much coding was involved, you definitely have to remove the control unit from the list of installed modules in the can-gateway:
https://youtu.be/yHNUUAK6GNs

I have some notes around coding changes but it doesn’t look like I had to do any. Once the module is coded out of the gateway you can either remove the module (behind the glovebox) or pull the fuses as otherwise it’ll generate a (harmless) error code about being unregistered.

[Doug_RS6]

Excellent thanks. This may make my move to coilovers much easier.

[Imola_Sid]

Anyone have more information on how exactly to code out the DRC and which fuse needs pulling?

Thanks

[Imola_Sid]

For future reference, coded the DRC out (unchecked the elec suspension options using Vagcom) and removed 2 fuses on the passenger's side near the door. No lights on the dash

[French]

If you buy KW's there is an option to add DRC defeat electronic box....

[harm]

For future reference, coded the DRC out (unchecked the elec suspension options using Vagcom) and removed 2 fuses on the passenger's side near the door. No lights on the dash

Can you tell me what coding removes the drc and which specific fuses need to be removed?

[Imola_Sid]

I unchecked the elec suspension and the fuses are numbered on passengers side

[harm]

ok thanks