spoiler
03-16-2017, 07:48 AM
#46
Three Wheelin'
nope, I've thought about thicker posts, but so far the cost to machine them is prohibitive. The posts with an eRam set are narrower, and about identical to those on my stock 987.2 Cayman S. So Porsche actually moved to them on later gen cars. As Carlo has mentioned... more aerodynamic.
03-16-2017, 02:09 PM
#47
Three Wheelin'
Hi Mark, if you read through the directions, my recommendation is to store the old busted hydraulic ram system in a waterproof bin. If you ever part with your turbo, you can hand the bin over and say "here are the original hydraulic wing parts so you can go back if you wish". I'd bet a steak dinner that'll never happen. Another key aspect of the eRam system, totally reversible, as there are NO mods involving drilling, filing, bodywork, etc.
03-18-2017, 03:26 AM
#48
fuse is the most doubtful. the rams have probably simply *lost* enough fluid over time that beyond the spoiler alerts, nothing was noticed. you as i see them the choices depend wholly upon what you or any help you may have, are capable of, and whatever sense of aesthetics you have.
(1) a relatively *simple* rebleed of the system ( which porsche even has docs for ) which has been recounted here many times. ( cheap )
(2) buy daves e'ram kit ( best )
(3) just pay porsche $$ to have a new system installed from a dealer for 2k+. ( incomprehensible )
(4) install a fixed wing kit or spoiler eg gt2/3 etc. ( why not )
them there's yer options. gl w it!
i've stayed with ( cheap ) for years. no complaints.
(1) a relatively *simple* rebleed of the system ( which porsche even has docs for ) which has been recounted here many times. ( cheap )
(2) buy daves e'ram kit ( best )
(3) just pay porsche $$ to have a new system installed from a dealer for 2k+. ( incomprehensible )
(4) install a fixed wing kit or spoiler eg gt2/3 etc. ( why not )
them there's yer options. gl w it!
i've stayed with ( cheap ) for years. no complaints.
03-18-2017, 08:16 AM
#49
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just another fyi..the "re-bleed" isn't some "home fix-it solution" either. porsche has docs and pictographs on the procedure.
it's just that factory porsche techs can't ( or wont bother..) to even try it. so porsche used to replace the entire assembly upon warranty failures. try it, if it doesn't work. dave's a post away.. lol
03-19-2017, 07:23 AM
#50
Three Wheelin'
I had my first Porsche dealer customer a few weeks ago. Man was that rewarding! I even posted it on my FB page I was so excited! The tech was impressed and sent me a note...
04-05-2017, 01:00 AM
#51
I'm going to try the manual fix this weekend. Before I do I'd like to make sure that the unit will respond.
1) It will not raise
2) I hear no noise when I push the manual button
3) No error code
4) No visible leak
Is my situation common?
1) It will not raise
2) I hear no noise when I push the manual button
3) No error code
4) No visible leak
Is my situation common?
04-05-2017, 06:24 AM
#52
Three Wheelin'
There are at least a dozen things that can and do go wrong with the factory mechanism. You might have a combination of things which really gets tough to diagnose and fix. Pop it out of the car set it up on a workbench and run through the bleed and fill routine. You can use a good battery charger to power it both ways. I had one that burned up the motor guts from overheating. Sounds like that might be a possibility for you.
04-06-2017, 12:27 PM
#53
Found the problem. There is a cylindrical unit that is wired to the passenger side which I assume is the micro switch. It was hanging loose and was not fully snapped in place. Now I get the dreaded alert but at least it's moving again. I'm going to zip tie the unit in place and hopefully be done with it (for a while).
Sorry Dave, a tune just moved up 1 spot on my wish list. :-)
Sorry Dave, a tune just moved up 1 spot on my wish list. :-)
04-07-2017, 07:27 AM
#54
Three Wheelin'
Found the problem. There is a cylindrical unit that is wired to the passenger side which I assume is the micro switch. It was hanging loose and was not fully snapped in place. Now I get the dreaded alert but at least it's moving again. I'm going to zip tie the unit in place and hopefully be done with it (for a while).
Sorry Dave, a tune just moved up 1 spot on my wish list. :-)
Sorry Dave, a tune just moved up 1 spot on my wish list. :-)
Odd that it didn't work at all without the microswitch in place. It should have, of course with the dreaded Spoiler Failure Control every time.