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Benitom 04-09-2015 02:00 PM

1998 Boxster doesn't have manual Spoiler switch - is this common?
 
So I trolled many threads and could not find the answer - is it common for a Boxster not the have the Spoiler Toggle switch. I opened the fuse box today since my spoiler is not working and it's just empty space where the switch should be.

I plan on adding 2 new relays since I did the #3 and #9 swap and it did not work

jotoole 04-09-2015 02:05 PM

My 2000 Boxster base has the spoiler toggle switch.

healthservices 04-09-2015 02:58 PM

you should not have to open the fuse box.

healthservices 04-09-2015 07:31 PM

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...47d71f1adf.jpg


Lower left, see the button?

healthservices 04-09-2015 07:34 PM

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...5fef219656.jpg

That is the up-down button. This one is on a 98 though so yours maybe a little different

BrokenLinkage 04-09-2015 11:14 PM

Did it come with the factory aerokit that deletes the active spoiler in favor of a longer trunk lid with fixed spoiler?

RedTele58 04-10-2015 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage (Post 444289)
Did it come with the factory aerokit that deletes the active spoiler in favor of a longer trunk lid with fixed spoiler?

I went and checked my factory aerokit Boxster when I read the post.

The switch is still there on mine. Just deactivated.

Jschindler 04-10-2015 05:23 AM

I had trouble with this too. I could not find the switch, and my fuse cover was missing. I finally did find the switch danging behind the fuse panel. All is well now. so keep looking.

BFeller 04-10-2015 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jschindler (Post 444301)
I had trouble with this too. I could not find the switch, and my fuse cover was missing. I finally did find the switch danging behind the fuse panel. All is well now. so keep looking.

Same thought - look behind the surround for the fuse box, four screws to remove it.

Benitom 04-10-2015 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage (Post 444289)
Did it come with the factory aerokit that deletes the active spoiler in favor of a longer trunk lid with fixed spoiler?

Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea. (I am not familiar with the factory aerokit) - I will look it up.

@Healthservices - I appreciate the pics and the sarcasm but like I mentioned the switch is missing. The slot where the switch is mounted is empty. I just recently purchased the car used from a Porsche dealership and it did not come with the owners manual. I am still getting familiar with the ins and outs of the car.

healthservices 04-10-2015 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jschindler (Post 444301)
I had trouble with this too. I could not find the switch, and my fuse cover was missing. I finally did find the switch danging behind the fuse panel. All is well now. so keep looking.

I would look behind the panel than as Jschindle mention as there is a chance the fuse panel was removed to do some diagnostic work and not re installed correctly when replaced

paulofto 04-10-2015 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benitom (Post 444329)
Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea. (I am not familiar with the factory aerokit) - I will look it up.

@Healthservices - I appreciate the pics and the sarcasm but like I mentioned the switch is missing. The slot where the switch is mounted is empty. I just recently purchased the car used from a Porsche dealership and it did not come with the owners manual. I am still getting familiar with the ins and outs of the car.

I'd question the dealer you bought it from as to what the hell gives here. There is a reason there is an active spoiler that kicks up at 120 KM/hr on this car and The Porsche dealer should know it is a stabilty and safety issue.

Benitom 04-10-2015 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulofto (Post 444359)
I'd question the dealer you bought it from as to what the hell gives here. There is a reason there is an active spoiler that kicks up at 120 KM/hr on this car and The Porsche dealer should know it is a stabilty and safety issue.

Noted! Thanks I will call Porsche

healthservices 04-13-2015 02:26 PM

I'm surprised that a Porsche dealer would sell 17 year old Boxster on the lot. here is some more help if you are still having issues...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m...3_131758-1.jpg

remove 4 screws and pop surrounding panel NOT THE FUSE PANEL ITSELF...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b...3_131950-1.jpg

This is the plug...


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u...3_132003-1.jpg

This is where it plugs into the switch. since yours is missing I would contact 986 Forum - for Porsche Boxster Owners and Others - View Profile: itsnotanova get a new one or source one as it is only a three wire switch.

madmodz 04-15-2015 09:40 PM

I have wired several boxsters and 911's wings to manually control them. It takes 2 relays and an extra window switch. It's pretty simple.

antny 04-15-2015 09:55 PM

When I bought mine I thought I was missing mine also. Like others have said it probably fell behind. That is where I found mine. If you don't find it let me know because I actually have an extra I ordered.

Benitom 04-19-2015 08:56 AM

So I removed the relays and re-inserted them and now my spoiler works. I put scotch tape over the spoiler as others have done and bam the spoiler works. Antny I'll take you up on your offer if in fact the switch is missing. I know its an easy task but haven't had time to remove the panel to see if the switch fell behind.

Healthservices thanks again for the detailed pics. I know members get annoyed with noobs :) Yeah finding a 98 Porsche from the dealer was a surprise. It was a trade in from what they claimed from a long time customer. Could have been lip service. I did a little homework and asked them to give it a new poly belt. They performed the full 60k service and gave it a new set of tires. I couldn't pass it up so I took the plunge. The previous owner left it all stock - other than wanting a short shifter I am gonna leave it stock including the crappy sound system.

Thanks again to all who helped a noob!

antny 04-19-2015 09:09 AM

Just let me know. I don't want you to make the mistake I did and bought one before taking the panel apart and finding mine.

Pdwight 04-19-2015 11:10 AM

Spoiler
 
I tell you if I could find a spoiler I really liked I would install one and get rid of the mechanical contraption that weighs so much.

schnellman 04-19-2015 12:26 PM

Mine Didn't
 
My '98 did not have a manual switch for the tail. I had to install one.


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