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YOUR RESEARCHRear spoiler not deploying...

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Inspect ends, if it looks dirty just

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Suggestion
Remove the harness and inspect both ends, if it looks dirty just clean it up with some electrical safe cleaner.
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I would take the cover off and test the motor with a 12 volt power supply to verify where it could be the problem, or take it to the dealer.
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Replace anyway, without success)

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The fuse was fine (replaced anyway, without success).
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Inspect ends, if it looks dirty just

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Remove the harness and inspect both ends, if it looks dirty just clean it up with some electrical safe cleaner.
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Rear spoiler not deploying...

Replace anyway, without success)

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The fuse was fine (replaced anyway, without success).
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I would take the cover off and test the motor with a 12 volt power supply to verify where it could be the problem, or take it to the dealer.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

After many miles of problem-free service, my rear spoiler suddenly stopped deploying at speed, or with the interior switch . The fuse was fine (replaced anyway, without success). I've searched the archives and found articles on 993 and 964 spoiler problems, but not on (non-turbo) 996 cars. Does anyone have experience with this, and/or are the 996 rear spoilers the same as the 993s? Thanks in advance for any help! Scott

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I would look at the harness thats in the engine bay, it could be corroded. Remove the harness and inspect both ends, if it looks dirty just clean it up with some electrical safe cleaner. If not could be the motor, a relay or broken wires. I would take the cover off and test the motor with a 12 volt power supply to verify where it could be the problem, or take it to the dealer.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, klrgt! My work schedule has precluded any time to work on the car since this started, but I hope to get on it in a day or two. I appreciate the suggestions! I always like to research the problem before turning the car over to the dealer. Scott

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