997 turbo rear spoiler problem
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Only one side of the rear spoiler goes up automatically which causes the spoiler failure message to show at the base of the rev counter. If I raise the spoiler manually using the switch inside the car before driving off so that the spoiler is level the failure message doesn't come on when I go over 70/75mph.
My car is nearly 9 years old and has done c53k miles. Anyone else had this problem and if so was the spoiler drive repaired or replaced? I've been told that a new spoiler drive is £2k + VAT!!
My car is nearly 9 years old and has done c53k miles. Anyone else had this problem and if so was the spoiler drive repaired or replaced? I've been told that a new spoiler drive is £2k + VAT!!
Hi,
I had spoiler failure and it was resolved under warranty. However they didn't change the deck lid but just the spoiler actuators and pump.
There is a guy out there who services the actuators as it's normally the seals in these that causes a leak and thus lose of pressure/fluid.
Check if there is oil dripping from the actuators as this will point to a seal or it could just be a sensor.
The guy that services them has made an electric solution which he sells online but can't remember the site right now.
Other options would be locating a Aerokit spoiler and reprogramming the module or go go for a deck lid from a carerra which I think looks good and to be honest, how often do you go over 150mph.
Oh or pay the 2k+ if you want a standard car. I was just lucky with the warranty.
I had spoiler failure and it was resolved under warranty. However they didn't change the deck lid but just the spoiler actuators and pump.
There is a guy out there who services the actuators as it's normally the seals in these that causes a leak and thus lose of pressure/fluid.
Check if there is oil dripping from the actuators as this will point to a seal or it could just be a sensor.
The guy that services them has made an electric solution which he sells online but can't remember the site right now.
Other options would be locating a Aerokit spoiler and reprogramming the module or go go for a deck lid from a carerra which I think looks good and to be honest, how often do you go over 150mph.
Oh or pay the 2k+ if you want a standard car. I was just lucky with the warranty.
You'd be better with a spoiler generating some downforce rather than a flat spoiler.
If you want a nod towards an RS why not a ducktail (also nod towards a Sport Classic).
RPM do one
If you want a nod towards an RS why not a ducktail (also nod towards a Sport Classic).
RPM do one
Edited by g7jhp on Friday 6th May 21:22
Steve Jon
Get it checked properly see what the issue is as if the mechanism is working from the button and only causing issues at speed hopefully it's something that still salvageable
Try an indi rather then the OPC and if your near the Mildands try Ramus Porscha (he might have a spare mechanism)
If you really really get stuck I might have a mechanism which I've kept for spares but hopefully it won't come down to that
Let us know how you get on
All the best
Reiss
Get it checked properly see what the issue is as if the mechanism is working from the button and only causing issues at speed hopefully it's something that still salvageable
Try an indi rather then the OPC and if your near the Mildands try Ramus Porscha (he might have a spare mechanism)
If you really really get stuck I might have a mechanism which I've kept for spares but hopefully it won't come down to that
Let us know how you get on
All the best
Reiss
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