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Old 05-04-2009, 07:32 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Gent
Hey gang, I'm seeing the retractable spoiler warning light after I start the engine; however, it goes away once I start rolling.

No warning light when I get above 120kph.

Any thoughts on what is going on?

Nothing!

The spoiler extends @ approx. 70mph and retracts @ approx. 50 mph. In order to do that, the car has to know when these speeds have been reached.

This is accomplished with a speed calibration by the DME (ecu) when the car is 1st started. Once the car is up to 3 mph, the calibration is done and the light goes off telling you that all is fine.

The light will only go on again if the spoiler fails to extend/retract when it should, or if the electrical circuit fails, such as a blown fuse or relay to warn you that care should be taken at 'spoiler' speeds because the rear can get a little squirelly.

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