Spoiler Switch Inop

I tried to raise the spoiler with the manual switch (car washin' switch), but no go, and no LED indication. I got a guy at the track last weekend to verify it was raising (thanks Lou), so the automatic function is OK, motor is OK, fuse is OK, etc. If anybody knows what pins I could jumper on the plug that goes to the switch housing to see if the switch is defective I would certainly appreciate it. Or, which pins on the switch housing I could ohm check to make sure the circuit is being made by the switch. If I can't narrow it down to the switch, I guess I will end up needing a scan. Thanks, Chuck

Did you push and HOLD the button in for several seconds? It takes more than a quick poke. Just hold the button down until you hear the motor stop and the yellow LED indicator lights up.

I tried the quick poke, or "press button briefly" as the manual states, and holding it for several seconds. No effect in either case. If I recall correctly, when it was working, it would extend with a quick poke on the button. Only during the retract did I have to hold the button. Thanks for the suggestion though. Is there really nobody out there with a wiring diagram for an '06 CS? Cheers, Chuck

Problem solved. It was the "combined switch", or more specifically, the circuit board inside the combined switch, PN 997.613.133.00 for my car, two switch unit; spoiler and PSM OFF. Ohmed unit and found open, pulled housing apart and found a burnt trace on the circuit board. Thanks to Ryan at Suncoast , the part was just over $50, instead of over $90 from local sources. Keep it up Suncoast , I don't know how you guys do it, but even with shipping you beat everyone else on price. Cheers, Chuck

I am having the exact same problem, I looked on the SunCoast website for that PN but could not find it. Can you provide a link? Thank you

There's different part numbers for different configurations depending on what options you have, PASM , Sport mode, etc. Best bet is to give them a call with your VIN and they can get you the right part. The switch isn't too hard to pull out, but it was kind of a hassle to break it open to verify it had a burnt trace. Make sure it isn't just a fuse or something before buying parts. Is the spoiler still extending/retracting automatically? Chuck

Thanks for the warning, the shop I took it to confirmed it was the switch and they quoted $500 to fix.

If I have a difficult time pulling out the switch I will PM you for more instructions. Thank you

The spoiler activation button on my 2007 911S Cab stopped working. LED light would not illuminate nor would the spoiler deploy. (Spoiler would still deploy automatically at speed.) Purchased a new three-switch panel from Suncoast for $85 and installed it myself. Problem solved. Simple DIY after consulting YouTube for a video on how to remove the side panels (3 torx screws each side) of the center portion that houses the radio, climate control and spoiler/ PASM /PSM panel. Can raise spoiler manually now via the button! While testing the operation of the spoiler with the engine off, I noticed a slight grinding-type noise coming from the mechanism that raises and lowers the spoiler. Did some research and found there are lubrication holes on each of the tubes that house the raising mechanism. Applied some graphite lubricate via a squirt tube and viola no more noise. Raises and lowers perfectly now!

Guys I have a 987 Boxster I acquired a few months ago with 62K miles and everything but the spoiler works well. I did check the fuse and it is ok. I get no warning messages but the dash switch does not work nor does it rise automatically at speed. I had my wife follow me at speed to confirm. How to I begin diagnostics? In the thread above there was mention of a switch being fried. Is that the center panel spoiler switch or a relay located elsewhere? Would appreciate any insight or guidance that can be provided related to steps in diagnosing this issue. YouTube videos, instructions, anything would be appreciated. In another thread there was discussion of replacing replays. Where are those relays located? Thanks.

Keep in mind that the 987 spoiler can be enabled/disabled easily with a simple menu choice using a PIWIS tool. The fact that yours is not operating normally outside of the switch or throwing warnings may mean that the previous owner had it disabled for some reason. I would have this checked first by a dealer or mechanic with the PIWIS tool before going on any possible wild goose chase elsewhere just yet for things that may all be operating just fine

Thanks ICNU. This car is a "winter project" so I am attempting to do this kind of non-major engine work myself. If the spoiler is turned off using the menu in the PIWIS , would that also prevent the dash lift switch from working as well? Even though the car had a clean car fax, inspection underneath revealed replacement of left rear suspension components leading me to believe there "may" be a spoiler issue and the previous owner may have had the spoiler turned off to prevent detection during the sale. I checked the fuse and it is good but understand there are also relays somewhere in the back that could be the issue but can't find any post that tell me where they are. Can you tell me where to find them? My next thought was to take out the rear trunk liner and see if there is any damage to the spoiler track itself. If nothing visible I may attempt to use a spare battery to activate the lift motor to see if the dash switch is the problem. If the motor works and the spoiler lifts, then I'll see if I can get the PIWIS checked by the dealer. Trying to avoid high costs for things I can likely do myself. Any assistance would be appreciated.

I never tore into the spoiler hardware on my previous 987 so unfortunately cant help there. I know my current 981 uses a hall sensor back at the spoiler motor itself that detects if the spoiler is actually deploying. I will still get a dash warning even if pulling the fuse or unplugging the spoiler motor plug behind the bumper because there is no way to fool the sensor if its not seeing the outcome it expects. The 981 no longer has the PIWIS menu option to disable the spoiler so one must resort to a complicated mechanical hack to trick the sensor or have the car recoded as a GT4 . The fact that you aren't getting any warnings at all is what made me think that someone may have coded the spoiler to stay down. I would personally start by seeing if a dealer or indy shop could quickly take a look with the device and see if this is the case.