991.2 Turbo Spoiler failure/stuck
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I guess just replacing the bladder would not have fixed the problem in Big Swole's case as the problem seemed to be with an adjacent sensor or control box. I suspect this a microswitch that outputs deployment status to a cpu. Assuming of course that this has fixed the problem 😳
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Here is the quick look at what was replaced. I only had a few mins. to look at it.
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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".
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".
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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.
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...I insisted they re-enter the car's operating system.
That fixed it! ...
"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".
That fixed it! ...
"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".
But yes, in general I agree with the suspicion that Porsche dealers might sometimes be replacing hardware for software glitches....
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Bit like re-installing Windoze when the glitches become intolerable
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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...
Front spoiler is under the domain of the Rear Body Control Module...
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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.
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@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!
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!
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@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!
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!
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.
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@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!
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!
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I just received the "Spoiler Failure - Reduce Speed" code tonight.
Random... I was in Sport Plus with Aero Deployed and was getting on the hwy.
Once up to speed I got the code. Now the front and rear spoilers will not deploy. At speed or manually.
Few threads and a few people seemed to have found electrical issues / gremlins. One had it fixed by just unplugging / replugging some connection.
Thoughts?
Random... I was in Sport Plus with Aero Deployed and was getting on the hwy.
Once up to speed I got the code. Now the front and rear spoilers will not deploy. At speed or manually.
Few threads and a few people seemed to have found electrical issues / gremlins. One had it fixed by just unplugging / replugging some connection.
Thoughts?
I think the new control unit is $1500 or a bit more.