09-28-2005, 06:58 AM
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The spoiler light on my 97 stays on after I start the car for 90 seconds or so. Yup, that's normal.
You should be able to manually raise and lower your spoiler by turning the key to the on position, and pressing the top part of the button and holding it for 15 seconds or so. Press the lower part of the button and hold it to retract it.
The switch must be held down for it to work... it's not a "click it once and it goes up" kind of switch.
Hope this helps!
Last edited by RandallNeighbour; 09-28-2005 at 07:00 AM.
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09-28-2005, 08:36 AM
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Hi,
How do you know your spoiler isn't working? You do know that it cannot be seen from the Driver's Seat right? Follow deliriousga (John's) advice and check fuses and relay.
The Spoiler is supposed to extend Automatically at 75MPH and retract at 50MPH.
In order for this, and other speed dependent accessories, to function, such as the Speedo, the Top (on the later cars), and the TipS (on Cars so equipped), the car relies on Speed Sensing devices.
Each time you start the Car, these Speed Sensors recalibrate themselves to insure that all Speed Dependent Devices function at their designed speed. This is accomplished by driving the Car at least 3MPH.
Until this speed is reached, the ECU automatically declares a Fault (because the ECU (DME in Porsche Parlence) is reading '0'MPH or no speed from the Speed Sensors. This could actually be '0'MPH or, the Speed Sensors may have failed, it doesn't know which), this is why the Warning Indicator for the Spoiler activates. It will stay lit until the car reaches the required 3MPH (at which speed, the ECU is satisfied that the Speed Sensors are functioning properly and cancels the Fault). In addition, it will light if: a.) The Spoiler fails to extend at approx. 75MPH (or doesn't extend fully), and b.) If the Spoiler fails to retract at approx. 50MPH.
One other possibility I have thought of. Many Owners will install a Fixed Wing as an Aftermarket Accessory. In this case, the Spoiler mechanism must be deactivated. I have seen at least one set of instructions with these Wings which direct the installer to disconnect the Spoiler's electrical connector from the wiring harness (this is located under the Trunk Liner on the rear wall of the Trunk). Why this doesn't activate the Dash Warning Indicator I don't know - never gave it ay thought.
If your PO had such a wing installed, and then removed it prior to sale to sell it separately (on eBay for instance), which I have seen, it is possible that they failed to reattach this connector, so be sure to check this if all other checks result in no-joy. Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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09-28-2005, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
...The switch must be held down for it to work... it's not a "click it once and it goes up" kind of switch...Hope this helps!
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Hi,
At least on mine, the switch must be pressed and held until the Spoiler fully extends, but I only have to press and release the switch to lower it, and it lowers itself until it is fully retracted. FYI...
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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09-29-2005, 12:56 AM
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Thank you for all valuable responses  My spoiler works now!! It was the rocker switch wire problem. I opened the panel and the wire was loose. Thank you guys all!!!
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09-30-2005, 12:54 PM
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I was going to suggest laying off on the Viagara! Oh man, I crack myself up.
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09-30-2005, 12:58 PM
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Hay Rail26, I think you are just trying to boost your posting score numbers!
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09-30-2005, 01:11 PM
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Someday I might have something to contribute! Not sure when, but it may happen...I figure if I post enough I might run across something profound...kind of like the story of the 100 monkeys randomly typing on typewriters and if they type long enough they might produce a broadway play?
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and therefore, unsafe" --Unknown
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09-30-2005, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rail26
Someday I might have something to contribute! Not sure when, but it may happen...I figure if I post enough I might run across something profound...kind of like the story of the 100 monkeys randomly typing on typewriters and if they type long enough they might produce a broadway play?
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I think my wife and in-laws took me one night to that play!
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09-30-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
At least on mine, the switch must be pressed and held until the Spoiler fully extends, but I only have to press and release the switch to lower it, and it lowers itself until it is fully retracted. FYI...
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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This is strange because my car is the exact opposite.
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09-30-2005, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
This is strange because my car is the exact opposite.
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HI,
That is weird. Maybe one of our cars has the switch wired backwards. I added the Dash Mounted Spoiler Switch Hack, but wired it according to the Directions. Next time I'm foolin' around in that neck of the woods, I'm gonna swap the leads and see what happens. It makes more sense to me that the switch should deploy the spoiler One Touch than retract it.
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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10-03-2005, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
The spoiler light on my 97 stays on after I start the car for 90 seconds or so. Yup, that's normal.
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Actually, I find that if you put the car in 1st and drive forward, the light will go off.
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10-03-2005, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tqtran
Actually, I find that if you put the car in 1st and drive forward, the light will go off.
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Forward or backward will work. I believe it only has to hit the 1mph mark and the speedo works forward and backward. So much for the Bueller trick. 
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10-03-2005, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by deliriousga
Forward or backward will work. I believe it only has to hit the 1mph mark and the speedo works forward and backward. So much for the Bueller trick. |
Hi,
Yep, but according to the Owners Manual, the car must hit 3MPH - 6MPH. In my car, it's almost exactly 3MPH.
Happy Motoring!...Jim'99
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