Spoiler stopped working
#1
10-20-2014, 07:10 PM
Spoiler stopped working
Took the car out for a ride tonight. When I got back home I notice the spoiler system, both front and rear, would not engage. I turned the car off and restarted it, still no effect. Would not engage even with Sport Plus. Any suggestions.
#3
10-21-2014, 07:14 AM
Try engaging it while driving. See if that makes a difference. I notice sometimes that if I try to retract the spoilers when I am going slow by turning off sport plus, it won't automatically do it. But if I turn off sport plus while driving, the spoilers automatically retract. Maybe there is some speed sensor involved that is affecting your ability to deploy them while stopped. I assume that you tried to manually extend them (as opposed to just pushing sport plus) and that still did not get them to extend?
#4
10-21-2014, 08:49 AM
Try engaging it while driving. See if that makes a difference. I notice sometimes that if I try to retract the spoilers when I am going slow by turning off sport plus, it won't automatically do it. But if I turn off sport plus while driving, the spoilers automatically retract. Maybe there is some speed sensor involved that is affecting your ability to deploy them while stopped. I assume that you tried to manually extend them (as opposed to just pushing sport plus) and that still did not get them to extend?
#5
10-21-2014, 09:27 AM
Read my thread in the 991tts forum. Very similar issues plus no feedback on center console buttons; like PDK-s, exhaust, suspension, etc....
Take it in. It's gonna get worse and be prepared to wait---most likely.
Take it in. It's gonna get worse and be prepared to wait---most likely.
Last edited by RcmaGTR; 10-21-2014 at 02:26 PM.
#7
10-21-2014, 05:43 PM
Got it to work. Went under the front and prayed the spoiler to loosen it and the same with rear. Something must have loosen up.
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#9
10-22-2014, 07:34 AM
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Does it now work automatically when you hit deployment speeds?
I was getting this message when mine was messed up:
#10
10-22-2014, 07:50 AM
I got underneath the car and snapped the front spoiler a few times, then it started working. Seems to be working fine using the manual button. I'll try Sport Plus later today.
#12
10-22-2014, 04:05 PM
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Active aerodynamics
Just like Porsche states "active aerodynamics" you have to be active to get them working!
I've had two 997 turbos, one 997.1 & 997.2
Both cars spoilers deployed at ~ 75mph & retracted when you slow down.
I haven't seen my spoiler deploy on it's own at various high speeds on track etc. The only time it works is when I get "active" & push the damn button.
Isn't it supposed to activate at higher speeds like ~ 75mph? Guess I'll have to get "active" & read the manual since it's not working like the 997's did.
I've had two 997 turbos, one 997.1 & 997.2
Both cars spoilers deployed at ~ 75mph & retracted when you slow down.
I haven't seen my spoiler deploy on it's own at various high speeds on track etc. The only time it works is when I get "active" & push the damn button.
Isn't it supposed to activate at higher speeds like ~ 75mph? Guess I'll have to get "active" & read the manual since it's not working like the 997's did.
#14
10-23-2014, 09:00 AM
PM me if you have any questions about your issue. I had no choice but attain counsel after almost 4 months of nonsense.
#15
10-26-2014, 04:56 PM
Just like Porsche states "active aerodynamics" you have to be active to get them working!
I've had two 997 turbos, one 997.1 & 997.2
Both cars spoilers deployed at ~ 75mph & retracted when you slow down.
I haven't seen my spoiler deploy on it's own at various high speeds on track etc. The only time it works is when I get "active" & push the damn button.
Isn't it supposed to activate at higher speeds like ~ 75mph? Guess I'll have to get "active" & read the manual since it's not working like the 997's did.
I've had two 997 turbos, one 997.1 & 997.2
Both cars spoilers deployed at ~ 75mph & retracted when you slow down.
I haven't seen my spoiler deploy on it's own at various high speeds on track etc. The only time it works is when I get "active" & push the damn button.
Isn't it supposed to activate at higher speeds like ~ 75mph? Guess I'll have to get "active" & read the manual since it's not working like the 997's did.
