Spoiler Switch - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

cvhs18472 · 03-09-2007, 03:35 AM

I am a new owner of a 98 Boxster and when I was going the car I noticed that the switch for the rear spoiler is missing. Is this something that is usually done for a reason or did the PO need something to sell on Ebay? Thanks for your consideration Ed

MNBoxster · 03-09-2007, 05:56 AM

Hi,

The Spoiler deploys automatically at approx. 75MPH and retracts automatically at around 50MPH.

The only Spoiler Switch that is stock to the car is a MOM Switch which protrudes through the FuseBox Cover on the Driver side Kick Panel for manual deployment.

As a Hack, people do install the Spoiler Tip Switch from a 996TT on the Dash - PN# 996.613.155.00 by routing a wiring harness to the OEM switch. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

porsche986spyder · 03-09-2007, 06:17 AM

You can add an over-ride switch to keep the spoiler down if you like.

http://www.boxsey.com/spoiler_switch/index.htm

cvhs18472 · 03-11-2007, 09:47 AM

I mrealize that the switch is on the fuse box cover and am aware of what it does. I was wondering if anyone had any idea as to why it was missing, ie: not getting speeding tickets, wiring problems. The light on the dash operates as it is supposed to , but I really do not know if the spoiler is active upon speed. Thanks, Ed

Tool Pants · 03-11-2007, 10:09 AM

Someone hit the switch with their foot and it fell behind the fuse box.

blinkwatt · 03-11-2007, 10:13 AM

I did the mod and it's cool and all,but it was a PITA splicing and soding small wires in such a small work place. Oh well,it works,live and learn! Only cost like $35 in parts and a couple of hours of labor not too bad. If you want to check to see if your spoiler is working just have someone be a passenger and tell them to turn around and see if the spoiler raises at 75mph.