gridlock61

I searched about this but couldn't find an answer. How do you know if the spoiler is raising correctly (it's supposed to raise about 50mph, correct?). It just occurred to me to raise it manually and see if I can see it out the rear-view window, but I'm not at the car right now; can you see the raised spoiler out the rear-view window? I have a '95 Cab.

Kika

It should go up around 50mph and back down below 8mph.

I can see the top lip of mine in the rear view mirror, but I know other people say they cannot see theirs, so I guess it depends on how tall you are and how you have your seat positioned. Another way to check is to get it up over 50, so it should raise, then drive by a building with large glass windows, so you can see your reflection. OR if you can position the car correctly, you can sometimes see your shadow (must be done early or late)

Or you could simply have someone follow you.

Another option might be to put something on the grill with a clip that is tall so you can see it in your mirror. I was thinking one of those cellular antennas, but I am not sure how you would do it temporarily in the event you don't want to keep it there.

If you are having problems with the automatic raising feature, sometimes the module connections get loose. I have a tie wrap around my module to hold it snug, otherwise the auto feature soes not work.

If you are not the original owner, it could also be that a previous owner disabled the auto feature, which a lot of people do to prevent the constant up and down movement. That mod is a simple disconnect of some of the pins on the module, so it is easy to check.

Cowhorn

I can see it in the rear view mirror if I crane my neck. I don't see the whole spoiler, but I can see the front edge of it when it is up. I can't see that edge when it is down.

Also, I had my wife follow me in her car and tell me at what speeds the spoiler extended and retracted.

EMBPilot

U can see the reflection of it moving on the basket handle if ur watching the basket handle at the right time. You'll also hear the relays click.

vincer77

Just have someone else drive the car and run behind it.

Dryfly57

Or go through a red light that has one of those cameras that will snap a quick photo of you .....you'll know in a few weeks time when you get a summons in the mail with a picture of your car. It happened to me unintentionally. Cost me a Benjamin in Albuquerque

mike cap

You can hear the drive gears grinding themselves into dust......

ehanauer

I can't see it because the basket handle is in the way. But I can hear it going down (if the stereo isn't playing too loudly).

fineito

I see the shadow profile of my spoiler in the morning on the pavement on the driver's side if I get the right angle of the sun.

RoadWarrior19

That is what I did with my 993 - thanks to Jakob for the writeup ...

Spoiler module mod
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Spokes

I can see the lip of the spoiler in the rear mirror, and hear it retract. Or, look in the mirror at the car behind you... the husband is generally explaining to his wife what is happening

boman993

Keeping it spoilerless!!

gmorat

I had the same question on the trip across the country with my new car so I got him to take a piccy at the right moment and I analyzed it later

pirahna

Your spoiler light should come on if the spoiler doesn't deploy correctly.

gmorat

Isn't it just easier to find a shiny tanker and arrange for a passenger to take a picture?