)and a malfunction light wouldn't make me guess lubrication right off the top, but maybe so. Good luck.
Rear Spoiler Malfunction Warning
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Rear Spoiler Malfunction Warning
I was driving my 997 C2 today and the rear spoiler would not activate when I reached the speed it is supposed to. The warning light came on. When I stopped, shut the car off briefly, I was able to raise and lower it using the button on dash. I did this about three times but each time it made a grinding sound. Do I need to lubricate it or is it out of alignment? Anyone else have this happen?
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I was driving my 997 C2 today and the rear spoiler would not activate when I reached the speed it is supposed to. The warning light came on. When I stopped, shut the car off briefly, I was able to raise and lower it using the button on dash. I did this about three times but each time it made a grinding sound. Do I need to lubricate it or is it out of alignment? Anyone else have this happen?
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Supposedly these are "sealed" units but I don't buy it. I suspect it had failed from a lack of good lubrication. I would suggest that you try a good lube on each side and cycle it with the manual override method until you are satisfied that you may have helped. Have a second person operate the button so that you can stand nearby and listen to the sounds. If it sounds really bad abandon that idea and head to the dealer--it may be outside your capabilities--and mine!
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here ya go:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ed-advise.html
I recently had this issue as well, the silicone spray tip does the trick. good luck!
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ed-advise.html
I recently had this issue as well, the silicone spray tip does the trick. good luck!
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here ya go:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ed-advise.html
I recently had this issue as well, the silicone spray tip does the trick. good luck!
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ed-advise.html
I recently had this issue as well, the silicone spray tip does the trick. good luck!
