docboy

Long story short, I need to replace the lower microswitch for my 996tt's spoiler system. Small plastic bits of the switch broke off during its removal for a rams leak/bleed with a buddy... the rams unfortunately still leaks!

Spoiler still goes up/down but I get a spoiler error message if I try to lower it (it resets by turning off/on the engine, which at that time I can lower the spoiler).

Provided I can get my hands on a microswitch (they have been hard to find!), how easy is it to install?

Do I just cut of the existing microswitch leaving a short piece of the electrical wire exposed, and then attach the new microswitch and connecting the wires together via electrical tape? Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks!

DaveCarrera4

when you get tired of screwing around with the factory system, let me know. I can help you throw it in the garbage can. ;-)

996tnz

Similar thing happened to mine. Got the microswitch from Porsche and was about to install it the same way you are considering. Then I decided not to. I like her cleaner 'low drag' spoiler down look and having just fixed my rams as well, I figured I might as well stop stressing them so often. So I ziptied the cables up onto the engine lid and I just use jumper leads from her engine bay to raise the spoiler for any track/race/targa duty. As a bonus it goes up a bit further than stock that way too. You just have to be sensitive to when the spoiler reaches its limits and quick to remove the power, so as not to damage the workings. Can't remember the price I paid but I figure it was probably about 20-30x the manufacturing cost. If I had to guess, I'd say it was around $50 US. I presume Porsche still stock them, at least in Germany?

993GT

just did a set of micro-switches a couple weeks ago, easy job.
Dealer should have no issue getting the switches, which comes with long wire leads to allow you any location to splice. Soldier in, or use connectors, heatshrink and re-wrap with electrical tape

docboy

I snapped a pic of said switch. I believe it's the lower microswitch correct?

I have a very basic soldering kit I have from Radioshack. Would this kit suffice in soldering the 2 wire together?

Also, what is "heatshrink?"

Sorry, I'm a electrical newb...

docboy

In planning for the future, if I decide to either go for the electronic rams kit or the simple e-bay fix it route, is replacing this microswitch necessary to avoid getting a spoiler error message?

cbracerx

993GT

You need to unscrew that section the piece is stuck into and punch the old piece out, insert the new piece and soldier in the new switches...you'll need to cut back the sheathing over the existing harness

993GT

if it helps, here's a snap from shop manual

DaveCarrera4

For the eRam kit, no. There is a Micro-Module that comes with the kit to eliminate the spoiler warning. Guys with fixed wing kits use it as well, some buy the GT2 / Aero wiring loom and rewire the lid - overkill.

docboy

Thanks for the link.

Thanks, yes, very helpful.

Good to know.

HBdirtbag

What is he eBay fix route?

FRUNKenstein

It's just a hardware kit to lift the spoiler and keep it fixed in one spot.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996-...lPpB7g&vxp=mtr

Cano8248

I have a porsche Targa 996 2002 and i found 3 ¿Wehre i can buy?
there is one with 3 lines

Cano8248

Sorry i Talk about Spoiler