Rear spoiler ups and downs...

[JuliusF]

Hi all,

1998 C2.

Noticed the spoiler warning light sometimes stays on a bit longer than the others, but usually goes out once I move off - seems relatively normal according to the manual but the intermittent nature cause dme to raise an eyebrow - any thoughts?

Also the manual switch - if I touch it once the spoiler deploys Ok, but I've noticed you have to hold it in to get it to close completely - if I let go too soon it will stick half way - might be normal but I couldn't see the point of having it only half deployed.

Also, once its been moved up and down manually, I presume it just defaults to automatic mode when you next start the ignition.

Final question (!) the rear wall (bellows) are frayed and worn - I will have a go at changing myself, but if I get out of my depth (likely) is it OK to drive the car with bellows removed - I'm actually quite curious about their function generally - are they purely cosmetic or do they actually help the spoiler affect - I'd have thought they increase drag (parachute affect) given their position, but I expect Porsche engineers cleverer than me have already given this some thought....!

As always my thanks for any feedback.

J

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

It all sounds pretty normal to me.

This might help with the spoiler wall change: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=282009

 

[75pno]

i should not be too concerned, my rear spoiler light comes on , then goes off, best thing is , i don't even have a rear spoiler well not a electric one mine is a fixed biplane one !!

75 pno

 

[DaveyB]

Mine does exactly the same . One press of the button for the spoiler to go up. But you hold the button down to lower it. This is normal, and I think the manual mentions this as well.

 

[JuliusF]

Thanks all - won't lose sleep over any of that then!

J

 

[Boxstercol]

Apparently the manual spoiler function has been engineered into it, so as not to trap fingers when closing.