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YOUR RESEARCH2004 C4S - Rear Spoiler Noise
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Reported cause · Original poster
I did some research last night and it sounded like it was the safest for the plastic on plastic applications.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Is there a proven and accepted method for lubricating the area?
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The dealer who did the PPI quoted me $550.00 to repair but I passed.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Team, first of all I apologize if I missed something in my search for a remedy but when I raise my rear spoiler manually (using the button by the fuses) - in order to clean the spoiler wall and surrounding areas - there is a noise - like a low groan and almost sounds like the mechanism is tight and could use some lubrication.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Team, first of all I apologize if I missed something in my search for a remedy but when I raise my rear spoiler manually (using the button by the fuses) - in order to clean the spoiler wall and surrounding areas - there is a noise - like a low groan and almost sounds like the mechanism is tight and could use some lubrication.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Team, first of all I apologize if I missed something in my search for a remedy but when I raise my rear spoiler manually (using the button by the fuses) - in order to clean the spoiler wall and surrounding areas - there is a noise - like a low groan and almost sounds like the mechanism is tight and could use some lubrication.
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My local dealer lubricated something, not sure what, but they used what looked like a white lithium grease, the problem has been gone for 4 months and 6,500 miles.
Team, first of all I apologize if I missed something in my search for a remedy but when I raise my rear spoiler manually (using the button by the fuses) - in order to clean the spoiler wall and surrounding areas - there is a noise - like a low groan and almost sounds like the mechanism is tight and could use some lubrication.
Is there a proven and accepted method for lubricating the area? I would like to roubleshoot this before I blindly go out and blindly a new motor (as other posts would suggest).
I seen references to WD-40, lithium grease, and other methods and I now have a diagram of the wing components so I am good there.
If this has been covered in detail somewhere else, please let me know.
All advice is much appreciated. Thanks!
Jamie
Definitely not a sigh. It sounds like loud rubbing of parts. I'll have my wife push the button later so maybe I can pinpoint moree specifically where the sound is coming from within the wing. Thanks!
My C4S had more of a "squwaking" noise at top of the spoiler travel. The dealer who did the PPI quoted me $550.00 to repair but I passed. My local dealer lubricated something, not sure what, but they used what looked like a white lithium grease, the problem has been gone for 4 months and 6,500 miles.
This thread is way to sexy for me at my age.
If the "noise" is like a sigh, it is normal.
Definitely not a sigh. It sounds like loud rubbing of parts. I'll have my wife push the button later so maybe I can pinpoint more specifically where the sound is coming from.
You might try rubbing some vaseline on the rubber parts (sparingly though)
more of a "squawking" noise at top.
And then getting someone to lubricate something (not sure what) with lithium grease
I mean what is going on here guys.? lol....
Okay, all sexual overtones aside. The wifey raised the wing while I listened closely and it is the plastic arms (hinges I believe) on both sides of the wing rubbing against the plastic housing that they slide in and out of. You can actually see the subtle scrapes on both hinges from it rubbing. I will try the lithium grease and check back in. Awesome!
Thanks all!
Paste wax. Lubes without attracting and holding abrasive dirt bits. Or a little PTFE spray lube.
http://www.wayfair.com/Elmers-4-Oz-S...FYNx4AodH2XZHw
or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsens...nt-400ml/80487
or...
That is what fixed my rubbing noise same place and I did use lith grease. There are little drain holes in the ends of those black banana shaped covers spray in there they will dribble out for a while just wipe it away. Spray operate several times noise gone then wipe away ALL excess its been about 7 months. I now have squeeling noise from the drivers side cab wing and the fricken drivers seat when it retracts what the hell 100K $+ car and the damn thing squeals like a stuck pig. LOL
LOL! stuck pig...that was exactly the sound description I was looking for. Classic!
I will start with the lithium grease. I did some research last night and it sounded like it was the safest for the plastic on plastic applications. I have the Elmer's spray around the house. I use it for the door hinges.
Again, thanks all. Will follow up one more time when confirming the fix.
