Need diagnostic help for rear spoiler

[pk2]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

If you get a constant 12V one of the relays is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced - they're located in the rear relay panel behind the trunk lining.

Thanks,

Actually I did check the relays, I first swapped them for each other which should have reversed the problem (going down but not up), it didn't. I then popped the caps off, cleaned the contacts and then watched them activate (just fine).

The problem is the 12v going to the "up" relay stays on after the button is released...indefinitely, untill I turn the ig. off. Then, switching the key back on, the 12v is gone (to the up relay) and I can then, and only then, use the down button to bring the spoiler down.

Checked the up/down button with a volt meter...fine.

Regards, PK

[Jaxonalden]

Rebletown,

The light comes on when you exceed 75mph and the spoiler does not deploy. Above 75mph the rear of the car experiences lift and the spoiler provides the downforce needed to keep the tires planted to the asphalt and you in control.

[gregdacat]

"The light comes on when you exceed 75mph and the spoiler does not deploy."

Jaxonalden


I thought I had a bad dashboard light. I knew mine was functioning properly because I had a friend tell me they saw it deployed. However, I thought the owner's manual stated you get a dashboard light when it was deployed. Since I was not getting a light I assumed I had a dash light problem. Now I know.

You guys may not realize it but there is a ton of good stuff on this forum that you may take for granted but us newbies find invaluable. I read on another post that a guy's ignition switch completely locked up. Someone posted that he should try and turn the steering wheel to the left as he turned the ignition key and it should free up. Sure enough tonight as I was giving my Boxster a bath my ignition locked up. I tried the above and it worked just as described.

Thanks
Guys

Greg - Newport KY
2002 Triple black 64K miles (de-snorkeled, but NOT de-clawed