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Cruze Damping Adjustment Fault

Alright, I'm officially pulling my hair out. My 2013 Chevrolet Cruze with a gasoline engine is throwing a damping adjustment fault. The error's stored, the warning light's on the dash, and the ride feels like I'm driving over cobblestones! Mileage is pushing 150k km. I suspect it's a dodgy cable or plug, but has anyone else seen this?

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A 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is experiencing a damping adjustment fault, indicated by a warning light and a rough ride. The issue is suspected to be related to a faulty cable or plug within the adaptive suspension system. It is recommended to have a qualified technician inspect the connections to prevent further complications.

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mila_sky9

I had a similar issue with my Cruze – although I don't remember the exact year. That bumpy ride you're describing sounds all too familiar. If I remember correctly, the damping adjustment fault refers to a problem within the adaptive suspension system, which modulates the firmness of your shock absorbers. Are you noticing it more at certain speeds or on particular road surfaces?

david_dunkel1 (community.author)

Yeah, it's awful at any speed now, but definitely worse on rough roads. So, your Cruze had the same fault code and bumpy ride? Was it definitely the cable or plug like I suspect?

mila_sky9

Confirming that it was a very similar situation. Given the symptoms and the fault code, it would be prudent to have a qualified technician inspect the cable and plug connections associated with the suspension components. In my humble opinion, you might be better off getting it checked out at a workshop. This might save you from further complications.

david_dunkel1 (community.author)

Thanks for confirming! I was hoping to avoid the shop, but it sounds like that's the smartest move. I'll book it in and post a resolution once it's sorted. Seems like it will cost me about 95€.

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CHEVROLET

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CRUZE