pfbz

I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was a $2 microswitch as the root cause...

Mercuriell

That’s my hunch and why I would love to see an autopsy on a removed front spoiler!

Big Swole

I kept mine... We may just get to see it open.

I'll post pics tmrw. and y'all can guide me to what you want to see opened up.

Big Swole

Here is the quick look at what was replaced. I only had a few mins. to look at it.

worf928

FIFY.

FastLaneTurbo

After multiple visits to my dealer that did NOT fix my spoiler's faults, I insisted they re-enter the car's operating system.
That fixed it! After some weird problems on my Panamsra that were similarly fixed with program re-entry,
"RE-ENTER OPERATING SYSTEM" has become my Go-To on all weird problems with my Porsches.
Only takes a few minutes to do it, and re-booting so far has fixed all my computer-controlled systems.
doing "weird stuff".

Big Swole

I often wonder is that is the case on some of the major replacements of parts I see, including mine. I wonder Way more had my warranty not covered it.

pfbz

What does this mean? I have never heard this mentioned before. I've also played around (just a bit) with a PIWIS system and never seen any option like this. Any more details on exactly what you mean? My guess is my dealer will not have a clue either if I mention it to them without some clarification...

But yes, in general I agree with the suspicion that Porsche dealers might sometimes be replacing hardware for software glitches....

Mercuriell

Bit like re-installing Windoze when the glitches become intolerable

pfbz

Yeah, I get the *concept*, but there are many different computers ("modules") in our cars, none of which have a re-loadable operating system to my knowledge... Hence my question.

Front spoiler is under the domain of the Rear Body Control Module...

brakerlord

I think you should just go with a Turbo S if you're not into a purpose built track cars. At least you'd get rear seats. The GT2 RS has some pretty bold styling that fits best with the spoiler. snaptube vidmate Without it, the fender vents, etc. look a little unbalanced, imo.

MattHer

@Big Swole, Did you ever have a chance to take it apart further? I have the same issue as some others where the spoiler will inflate and deploy, but the car doesn't detect it and I get an error message >78mph.

I'm prepared to dissect and document the innards to see what's in there electrically detecting the spoiler's position (I'm hoping for the $0.02 microswitch). I'm on the west coast, but I'd be happy to buy the broken spoiler and pay for packing + shipping (if that would be acceptable to you). I was hoping to learn how to dissect the part and what's inside on a broken spoiler other than my own (partially because it's my daily driver, so I can't have it apart very long).

Thanks!

Big Swole

I never did actually... No time for stuff like right now. I guess I could try to pack it up in the box the new one came in and ship it.

Hit me with a PM and I'll check it when I can and will call ya on details.


David

iFlat6-FR

Hello there. Did you finally got the part and dissect it? Im curious to know since Im having the same issue….the whole front spoiler was replaced, as well as the controling box…and still have the same issue ! Thanks for your help 😊

Penn4S

I went through this for a few months trying to figure it out. Had my Indy do a lot of diagnostics and it was the front frunk spoiler control unit. Not the cheapest thing to fix but way better than a new front spoiler. Unfortunately they do go bad. What will happen is you will get to speed and spoilers will get ready to activate and then you get the warning message and the spoilers will go down. If the front spoiler is the culprit the rear spoiler won’t stay engaged.
I think the new control unit is $1500 or a bit more.