The first-gen R8 deserves a suspension setup that matches what the rest of the car is capable of. When you swap the factory EDC dampers for aftermarket coilovers, the adaptive control module immediately registers the missing signal and floods the dash with fault codes. A car at this level should not be sidelined by a wiring handshake issue.
The KW EDC Cancellation Kit resolves it directly. Plug it into the factory adaptive damper harness connectors and the EDC module receives a continuous simulated signal that reads as normal OEM operation. Fault codes clear, warning lights go dark, and the R8's other systems, including stability and traction control, keep working without interruption.
Key Features
- Eliminates EDC fault codes when using aftermarket coilovers on the Type 42 R8
- Plug-and-play design connects to the existing adaptive damper wiring harness
- Simulates OEM adaptive damper signal to the factory EDC control module
- Preserves full stability control and driver assistance system operation
- Required for all aftermarket coilover installations on EDC-equipped Audi R8 Type 42
Vehicle Fitment
Required for aftermarket coilover installations on EDC-equipped:
- Audi R8 Type 42 (2007-2015): All variants equipped with factory Electronic Damping Control
Installation Notes
Plug-and-play installation. No coding or module reprogramming required.
- Verify your R8 Type 42 is equipped with EDC before ordering. Not all variants include adaptive dampers as standard
- Install aftermarket coilovers per manufacturer instructions
- Connect cancellation kit to existing adaptive damper harness connectors
- Clear any stored fault codes after installation