OEM 996 rear spoiler button relocate?
The OEM 996 rear spoiler can be manually raised or lowered by pushing the mini switch in the driver footwell; however the button down there would be dangerous to fiddle with whilst driving. There are situations, such as a fast sweeper in the rain, where I'd prefer to have the downforce ready to go and uniform, and maybe slight understeer bias before entering the corner - esp if it's raining or otherwise slippery.
Q. Does anyone know how easy it would be to rewire that button to a safer location, ie. one of the vacant button spots on the main facia? Has anybody bothered to do this, or seen a thread on this topic? Thanks! |
I think somebody did a write up on this.
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here you go
http://www.renntech.org/forums/uploa...1132163347.jpg The switch is part number 996.613.155.00 A02 for a switch installed on the left side of the dash and 996.613.156.10.A05 for a switch installed on the right side of the dash. Like other dash switches it has a raised portion on one side. When you order the switch, ensure you specify which side you want the raised portion according to which side of the dash you are installing it into. These install procedures assume you will be placing the switch in the unused dash socket below the PSM switch on a RHD car. For LHD cars, the PSM switch is on the left side of the dash and the raised portion of the tail switch should also be on the left (as shown in the picture). For RHD cars, the PSM switch is on the right of the dash and the raised portion of the tail switch should also be on the right. Take care that you order the correct tail switch for your car. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996.613.155.00 A02 (or 996.613.156.10.A05) Spoiler Switch 5 ea Female connectors 5 feet (1 length) Connector cable 2 (3 inch length each) 14 gauge wire few Cable ties Tools you will need: Phillips head screw driver Blunt flat blade to prise the switch tab (I used a butter knife) Wire cutters Crimping tool Soldering iron
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didnt kirby do that diy also?
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The switch in the picture is shiny. My switches have a matte finish (2003 C2 cab). Do they have the same switch with a matte finish? If so, do u know the part no.?
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Originally Posted by 02barebones996
didnt kirby do that diy also?
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Many thanks for your replies - I'm going to order parts today and get 'er done
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Originally Posted by calicolin
The switch in the picture is shiny. My switches have a matte finish (2003 C2 cab). Do they have the same switch with a matte finish? If so, do u know the part no.?
Note: For 1997-2001 use extension .A02 for gloss finish. For 2002- use extension .A05 for matte finish. http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/switches |
Just finished this project last night. Not too difficult either. Part # I used was 99661315510A05
Looks much better than a blank switch & only cost around $40.00 total. http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2488/911mr.jpg |
Originally Posted by NIKAS
(Post 723275)
There are situations, such as a fast sweeper in the rain, where I'd prefer to have the downforce ready to go and uniform, and maybe slight understeer bias before entering the corner - esp if it's raining or otherwise slippery.
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That switch should be standard
The footwell switch is just stupid.
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I just finished this DIY this morning - it works great. Instead of cutting the switch wires, I used quick splice connectors like this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2998435 from Radio Shack, which made the install very easy.
I also used 4-conductor intercom wire from Radio Shack for the connection. |
I heard you really shouldn't use solid wires for cars, but braded wires (multiple wires stranded together).
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Originally Posted by alex911s
(Post 723433)
here you go
Originally Posted by Itzkirb
(Post 725027)
Yup, I have it in my DIY section
Originally Posted by nijoma
(Post 3039963)
The footwell switch is just stupid.
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