Spoiler Control Indicator Switch

[kjc2050]

Earlier today I installed the version that simply functions as an indicator. The green wire is certainly the hardest of the lot because the two wires on it are a heavier gauge. I understand why they used a beefier gauge wire, but it made things more difficult. The other wires installed easily. Chuck's tip is a good one.

[jim_hoyland]

I finally got around to installing the switch; there is a problem. Spoiler goes up and down correctly. The light in the switch stays on when the spoiler is up.

But; the switch light does not flash as the spoiler raises, but does flash when the turn signals are used.

Can anyone pinpoint the problem ?

[jaykay]

Have one too....still have to install it. I had assumed that it would work correctly

[Xpit77]

Where did you buy them ?

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by jim_hoyland

I finally got around to installing the switch; there is a problem. Spoiler goes up and down correctly. The light in the switch stays on when the spoiler is up.

But; the switch light does not flash as the spoiler raises, but does flash when the turn signals are used.

Can anyone pinpoint the problem ?

When I first installed mine, all of the lights flashed correctly while raising and lowering and stayed solid while it was up. However, when I installed the 996 cluster I lost the flashing while raising and lowering. It stays on solid while it is up and can still operate the spoiler manually. Based on what a PIA the wires are to deal with I have left it as is. The flashing lights were not that big of a deal. Having the solid light on is more important to me.

You do have an issue if the blinkers are causing the indicator to flash. I would betting a wire is plugged into the wrong slot of the plug.

Originally Posted by Xpit77

Where did you buy them ?

Spoiler Control Indicator Switch Porsche Carrera Turbo 4S Boxster s 986 996 | eBay

[jim_hoyland]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Have one too....still have to install it. I had assumed that it would work correctly

Probably will be OK. Would you help me out when you do the installation ? After inserting the wires into the gauge cluster blocks, raise or lower the the spoiler and determine which wire transmits the flashing. Then I'll know which one of mine is in the wrong slot.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by jim_hoyland

Probably will be OK. Would you help me out when you do the installation ? After inserting the wires into the gauge cluster blocks, raise or lower the the spoiler and determine which wire transmits the flashing. Then I'll know which one of mine is in the wrong slot.

It will be a while before I can get to it.....spring as the car is all stored up. Not sure you would want to wait that long! It sounds like a real pain and am dreading it! Are the instructions wrong such that you cannot determine the right terminals?

The dude sent me an old crusty switch...which I have been trying to get replaced...no luck so far. I believe it is a just defroster switch with a sticker on it

[jim_hoyland]

Originally Posted by jaykay

It will be a while before I can get to it.....spring as the car is all stored up. Not sure you would want to wait that long! It sounds like a real pain and am dreading it! Are the instructions wrong such that you cannot determine the right terminals?

The dude sent me an old crusty switch...which I have been trying to get replaced...no luck so far. I believe it is a just defroster switch with a sticker on it

I read over the instruction several times, but ended up having my mechanic do the installation. It works fine; one of the wires got into the wrong slot and I believe it is the green wire.

Note:The two pins on the green wire are a real PITA; he installed two other connecting pins to replace them. I'll get the part name/number from him next week.

Doesn't matter at this point when I fix the flashing; just want someone who' scoring the install or working in that area to verify which wire/slot is hot when the spoiler is in operation. That would be the wir/slot I have wrong.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by jim_hoyland

I read over the instruction several times, but ended up having my mechanic do the installation. It works fine; one of the wires got into the wrong slot and I believe it is the green wire.

Note:The two pins on the green wire are a real PITA; he installed two other connecting pins to replace them. I'll get the part name/number from him next week.

Doesn't matter at this point when I fix the flashing; just want someone who' scoring the install or working in that area to verify which wire/slot is hot when the spoiler is in operation. That would be the wir/slot I have wrong.

Okay, yes some more robust pins on those wires would be good.... so much appreciated. They look like they will break or bend on the first try