Passat 3C: Raise Ride Height with Auto Leveling

Hello, I've been driving a Passat 3C sedan with a 125 kW TDI engine since September, and unfortunately, there was no factory option available for an off-road suspension or similar.

Common "lift kits" like those from Seikel or WEITEC do not offer a mechanical lift, among other reasons because my 3C has rear suspension with automatic leveling.

SEIKEL suggested in an email that I contact Volkswagen to inquire whether it's possible to achieve a "lift" or increase in ride height through the automatic leveling system, and that this "lifting" is likely controlled electronically.

Therefore, I think I will also get a corresponding answer here in the forum (hopefully )?

Is it possible to use VAG-COM and the corresponding control units to raise the vehicle by approximately xxx cm? I know it would only affect the rear, but there are (mechanical) lift kits available for the front.

Thank you for your answers!

Please post a diagnostic log first, so we can see which control unit is responsible for the leveling system and whether we can help you.

Hmm, I'm not sure if the Passat 3C even has electronic level control, but if your level control is only on the rear axle, then it's probably what's called a "nivel," which is entirely mechanical.

It's a special type of shock absorber that uses the spring movements to provide damping force.

Okay, that's exactly what it's about. The diagnostic log will very likely clearly indicate that there is no controllable control unit where you could adjust anything...