Ducktail Install problem
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Hi guys, can someone enlighten me what parts are needed to install an oem ducktail? I bought a genuine used oem ducktail for my 2013 C4S but it seems I have some missing parts. I only got the plastic spoiler ducktail without any other parts. It seems that it needs a different base to be installed after the retractable spoiler is removed.
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Please refer to page 372 and 373 - you'll find a diagram and the associated part numbers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqV...PVH4YM9Db/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqV...PVH4YM9Db/view
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If you are replacing the standard pop up spoiler I think there is more than just changing out the pop up for a duck tail. Things like deactivating or removing pop up spoiler motor, coding car, sunroof adjustment, center console switch, etc...Don’t know all the details but it is a little bit of a project.
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Please refer to page 372 and 373 - you'll find a diagram and the associated part numbers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqV...PVH4YM9Db/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqV...PVH4YM9Db/view
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According to an installation PDF , the ducktail mounts on # 6 and then to # 3.
The thing is that # 3 is exactly like whats currently installed in the car now. I don't want to order a new one and find out that it wasn't necessary.
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Unfortunately I only got the oem ducktail without any hardware.
According to an installation PDF , the ducktail mounts on # 6 and then to # 3.
The thing is that # 3 is exactly like whats currently installed in the car now. I don't want to order a new one and find out that it wasn't necessary.
According to an installation PDF , the ducktail mounts on # 6 and then to # 3.
The thing is that # 3 is exactly like whats currently installed in the car now. I don't want to order a new one and find out that it wasn't necessary.
You can test fit fit to see if it will mount to what’s on the car now (I don’t think it will, but I did this over a year ago and don’t have that car anymore).
If it DOES allow you to mount the ducktail, then it is imperative that your car is coded for a fixed wing spoiler so that you don’t accidentally raise the motor and damage your ducktail and grille.
My recommendation would be to install the correct part; but if not, I’d test fit first, then get the car coded before doing the full install. Or at least pull the fuse.
Just my $0.02
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Call a local dealer and see if you can get the part numbers from them.
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I’d imagine that the main difference in #3 and what you have now is that the stock piece has the motor for lifting the original spoiler.
You can test fit fit to see if it will mount to what’s on the car now (I don’t think it will, but I did this over a year ago and don’t have that car anymore).
If it DOES allow you to mount the ducktail, then it is imperative that your car is coded for a fixed wing spoiler so that you don’t accidentally raise the motor and damage your ducktail and grille.
My recommendation would be to install the correct part; but if not, I’d test fit first, then get the car coded before doing the full install. Or at least pull the fuse.
Just my $0.02
You can test fit fit to see if it will mount to what’s on the car now (I don’t think it will, but I did this over a year ago and don’t have that car anymore).
If it DOES allow you to mount the ducktail, then it is imperative that your car is coded for a fixed wing spoiler so that you don’t accidentally raise the motor and damage your ducktail and grille.
My recommendation would be to install the correct part; but if not, I’d test fit first, then get the car coded before doing the full install. Or at least pull the fuse.
Just my $0.02
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I’d imagine that the main difference in #3 and what you have now is that the stock piece has the motor for lifting the original spoiler.
You can test fit fit to see if it will mount to what’s on the car now (I don’t think it will, but I did this over a year ago and don’t have that car anymore).
If it DOES allow you to mount the ducktail, then it is imperative that your car is coded for a fixed wing spoiler so that you don’t accidentally raise the motor and damage your ducktail and grille.
My recommendation would be to install the correct part; but if not, I’d test fit first, then get the car coded before doing the full install. Or at least pull the fuse.
Just my $0.02
You can test fit fit to see if it will mount to what’s on the car now (I don’t think it will, but I did this over a year ago and don’t have that car anymore).
If it DOES allow you to mount the ducktail, then it is imperative that your car is coded for a fixed wing spoiler so that you don’t accidentally raise the motor and damage your ducktail and grille.
My recommendation would be to install the correct part; but if not, I’d test fit first, then get the car coded before doing the full install. Or at least pull the fuse.
Just my $0.02
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