OBD-II code · Chassis
C0852 Active Damping Control Rear Left
The rear left adjustable damper reports an electrical fault.
Is it safe to drive with C0852?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyDamper solenoid coil open
- PossibleWiring chafe
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Active Damper Rl, Damper Solenoid, Suspension Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.