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Old 12-07-2018, 11:32 AM
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Hi all, couple weeks into ownership, just had this happen. Rear wing went up on the hwy then gave me a fault code and did not go down.
If I have to have it set in the down mode and leave it there is there a way to erase the fault code so the exclamation mark is not constantly red on my dash?

Alternatively, is there a dependable reliable fix to this?

My first thought was , *GT2 fixed wing!* lol
Old 12-07-2018, 02:16 PM
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It's time to refill and bleed your wing assy with Pentosin. The wing didn't extend enough to trip the limit switch. This is due to fluid loss and thus not reaching the height.
Check your hydraulic wing cylinders for leaks. They can be rebuilt.
Old 12-07-2018, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin
It's time to refill and bleed your wing assy with Pentosin. The wing didn't extend enough to trip the limit switch. This is due to fluid loss and thus not reaching the height.
Check your hydraulic wing cylinders for leaks. They can be rebuilt.
Thank you Kevin

by the time I got to the shop, the red exclamation mark warning light came on and stayed on. Wing stayed extended.
I'll DM you as I think you sell the parts?
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It can also be a micro switch that's on the passenger side ram. I have the same issue that's intermittent. I checked both of the rams and no indication of fluid loss.
b1x pull the caps off of the bottom of the rams and see if there is any fluid or traces of fluid in the area.
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Originally Posted by 996pp
It can also be a micro switch that's on the passenger side ram. I have the same issue that's intermittent. I checked both of the rams and no indication of fluid loss.
b1x pull the caps off of the bottom of the rams and see if there is any fluid or traces of fluid in the area.
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Another alternative is to ditch the hydraulics and go electric. https://rennkit.com/product-info/997turbo-eram/
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Kev has the parts to fix... but I like the GT2 fixed wing idea.
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The wing started working again

hopefully the fact I washed the car the night before and it’s below zero freezing temperatures here in Toronto was to blame

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Originally Posted by TBarrow
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Originally Posted by b1x
The wing started working again

hopefully the fact I washed the car the night before and it’s below zero freezing temperatures here in Toronto was to blame

The water from the wash most likely froze around the ram. Glad to hear it is resolved.
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Originally Posted by b1x
The wing started working again

hopefully the fact I washed the car the night before and it’s below zero freezing temperatures here in Toronto was to blame

I hope that was your issue. However, when I started having trouble with my spoiler last year, it would work sporadically - I might go a week without malfunction but it started occurring more and more often. Local dealer fixed mine for less than $300 and gave me 2 year warranty. I think Kevin's fix is definitely worth a look and if I have further issues I'm going that route. good luck!
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Originally Posted by b1x
The wing started working again

hopefully the fact I washed the car the night before and it’s below zero freezing temperatures here in Toronto was to blame

Great news!
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Originally Posted by JG 996T
Kev has the parts to fix... but I like the GT2 fixed wing idea.
Im currently in the process of replacing leaking OEM with GT2RS fixed wing. NR Auto full carbon wing/ lid fit perfectly. No fitting required. In paint shop now for final sanding & paint.




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Thats going to look nice! Please post some pics when its done! hey what wheels are those ?
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Originally Posted by TxTurboBill


Im currently in the process of replacing leaking OEM with GT2RS fixed wing. NR Auto full carbon wing/ lid fit perfectly. No fitting required. In paint shop now for final sanding & paint.



Thats going to look nice! Please post some pics when its done! hey what wheels are those ?

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