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Tail won't automatically deploy

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YOUR RESEARCHTail won't automatically deploy

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Use switch in the footwell

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Don't think the motor is the problem since I can raise the tail manually using the switch in the footwell.

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Suggestion · Original poster

Don't think the motor is the problem since I can raise the tail manually using the switch in the footwell.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

1999 996. I can manually raise the tail with the switch however it doesn't deploy at speed by itself. Any ideas? Thanks

POST 2Original post

Maybe you aren't going fast enough? I believe the deploy limit is 75 mph.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the response but still doesn't deploy during DE at 125 mph.

POST 5Original post

hey, I have a spare motor assy and runners - you know....one of those things I forgot I needed if you need one, let me know - I would love to get it outta my place!! email is best cuz I not come here to many any more myID @msn.com

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Don't think the motor is the problem since I can raise the tail manually using the switch in the footwell. I was thinking some kind of speed sensor is bad. Just don't know how this thing is controlled.

POST 9Original post

Have you checked that the engine' hood is completely closed?

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Have you any idea when it stopped working automatically? Thats if it ever worked since you bought the car. I know it is impossible to know from driving position. How do you know it works from the footwell? Do you have someone in the back seat kneeling up? Or someone following you? Sorry I dont know what magical formula Porsche put together to make it work from 75mph onwards then return at 40mph from whence it came. Obviously some sensor is supposed to activate at 75pmh and it aint budging. Wish I could help. Good luck.

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