996TT Rear Spoiler Warning Light Problem
12-06-2018, 09:15 AM
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Another second here for the eRam kit. Works great and the instructions are great, worst part is that the engine cover bolts suck, had to drill them out and use some Jclips to attach the liner back.
It is so fun to punch the go fast button and watch the wing come up.
It is so fun to punch the go fast button and watch the wing come up.
12-07-2018, 04:48 AM
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thanks HTX! Fortunately the spinning nut problem is rare. I wonder what causes it, perhaps year round use in northern climates where road salt is used, near the ocean, etc?
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12-09-2018, 11:05 AM
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For a point of reference/data point mine was a Texas car with 104k miles (at least 90k mikes in TX, that’s all I could confirm). It was only bolts in the center of engine cover, so I would imagine it is weather/water related, but perhaps not necessarily salt.
12-10-2018, 06:33 PM
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for 1500+ bones it damn well better work perfect.
12-10-2018, 09:03 PM
#21
Fair-but these are not cheap cars! With that said-the eRams appear very well made-at least as nice feeling as the hydraulics that failed. The machining reminds me of the Numeric shifter I have yet to install-almost too nice to hide! I don’t want to speak for Dave here, but I can’t imagine the economies of scale are there to bring the prices much lower anyways.
12-10-2018, 09:30 PM
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Drifting
Fair-but these are not cheap cars! With that said-the eRams appear very well made-at least as nice feeling as the hydraulics that failed. The machining reminds me of the Numeric shifter I have yet to install-almost too nice to hide! I don’t want to speak for Dave here, but I can’t imagine the economies of scale are there to bring the prices much lower anyways.
01-19-2019, 01:19 PM
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Guys, I could use some help along these lines. I have Dave's Rennkit solution and the spoiler worked fine for about 6 months, but now won't go up either automatically or with the dash switch. I get the dashboard warning light while driving and when using the switch. Using the switch will activate the green LED on the Rennkit micromodule, but that's it. I put 12 volts to each eRAM motor and they do activate. I did some troubleshooting with Dave and at this point he feels it's not a problem with the Rennkit, but another part of the system. So far I have replaced the 'UP' relay and no help. Can anyone offer some guidance on how to further troubleshoot?
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01-19-2019, 01:30 PM
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Guys, I could use some help along these lines. I have Dave's Rennkit solution and the spoiler worked fine for about 6 months, but now won't go up either automatically or with the dash switch. I get the dashboard warning light while driving and when using the switch. Using the switch will activate the green LED on the Rennkit micromodule, but that's it. I put 12 volts to each eRAM motor and they do activate. I did some troubleshooting with Dave and at this point he feels it's not a problem with the Rennkit, but another part of the system. So far I have replaced the 'UP' relay and no help. Can anyone offer some guidance on how to further troubleshoot?
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This would be a good place to start.
01-19-2019, 01:31 PM
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I would start by checking the power connections to the RennKIt components and maybe run a new power line.
01-19-2019, 02:12 PM
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You have proven all eRam components are working. Since neither the switch nor the speedo ECU send the wing up, there is a high probability it is the dash switch itself. They are known to go bad, aren't that expensive either. Try Suncoast.
01-19-2019, 03:11 PM
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And if you like to race your TT in ovals, you can tilt your wing to look the part!
01-20-2019, 06:44 PM
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Thanks for your replies.
Carlo, I tested the power line with the key on to the fuse connector and across the fuse.
Dave, operating the dash switch lights the LED on the micromodule. Might it still be the cause? It certainly is easy enough to swap out.
Carlo, I tested the power line with the key on to the fuse connector and across the fuse.
Dave, operating the dash switch lights the LED on the micromodule. Might it still be the cause? It certainly is easy enough to swap out.
01-20-2019, 07:48 PM
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It seems like either the dash switch or the eRam module is bad.
@Dave is there a way to independently trigger the module?
@Dave is there a way to independently trigger the module?