911 GT2 (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2003)
Active Spoiler Switch: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing Micro Switches for Rear Spoiler
NOTE:
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The rear spoiler is controlled via the instrument cluster.
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The micro switches can be checked with the Porsche System Tester 2.
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The micro switches are located on the right hydraulic cylinder.
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The operating principle of the micro switches differs (NO or NC contacts)
Remove Micro Switches
1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- for holder, micro switch -1- on the right hydraulic cylinder (4 screws) and remove holder.
2. Press the micro switch carefully out of the bracket using a screwdriver.
3. Open the protective sleeve of the wiring harness by a few centimeters and cut wiring of micro switch using a pair of side cutters.
Installing Micro Switches
1. Carefully push the new micro switch into the holder -1-. The micro switch with the blue lead at the top and the micro switch with the grey lead at
the bottom.
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The operating principle of the micro switches differs (NO or NC contacts)
2. Join wires using crimp connector and crimping tool. ==> Refer to "Tools".
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Cut off lines to different lengths (due to the shrink connection).
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Slide shrink-fit hose over the leads.
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Strip 10 mm of insulation off the wires.
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Connect wires with crimp connectors (do not confuse colours of the individual wires).
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Shrink shrink-fit hoses with a hot-air gun. It is essential that all wires are watertight.
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Wrap commercially available PVC tape all around the area of the connection points.