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Toyguy · 09-15-2018, 11:36 AM

I think there may be a problem with my '98s rear spoiler. Here's what I know:

Manual switch works fine in both directions
Spoiler warning light comes on at startup
Spoiler warning light goes out as car gets moving
Reach about 80mph and there's no spoiler light

I assume the spoiler warning light should come on while the spoiler is deployed. Is that correct?

Assuming so, I have to assume it isn't deploying. I can't really see it while driving. I'll have to see if I can get someone to tail me and confirm that.

Any other troubleshooting I can do? If it is, in fact, not deploying, what do I look at next? I have a Durametric scanner on the way - will that be likely to tell me more? There are no other generic OBD-2 codes with my cheap reader.

Thanks!

09-15-2018, 11:36 AM	#1
Toyguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: VT Posts: 14	Rear spoiler troubleshooting I think there may be a problem with my '98s rear spoiler. Here's what I know: Manual switch works fine in both directions Spoiler warning light comes on at startup Spoiler warning light goes out as car gets moving Reach about 80mph and there's no spoiler light I assume the spoiler warning light should come on while the spoiler is deployed. Is that correct? Assuming so, I have to assume it isn't deploying. I can't really see it while driving. I'll have to see if I can get someone to tail me and confirm that. Any other troubleshooting I can do? If it is, in fact, not deploying, what do I look at next? I have a Durametric scanner on the way - will that be likely to tell me more? There are no other generic OBD-2 codes with my cheap reader. Thanks!