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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Default Spoiler lift at engine start

Just had the smog checked and I noticed that the spoiler was up. Have driven it twice since and notice that the spoiler is up as I start the car and reverse it. Anyone experience this? Does it need to be reset?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Default Re: Spoiler lift at engine start

You most likely have a weak battery. If you are still running the original battery, I would replace it. A weak battery is know to cause this symptom.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Default Re: Spoiler lift at engine start

Do you have a check engine light ? If so, could be a rear wheel speed sensor ...

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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Default Re: Spoiler lift at engine start

Originally Posted by bmorgan
You most likely have a weak battery. If you are still running the original battery, I would replace it. A weak battery is know to cause this symptom.

Thanks! I was starting to sense a weaker start. I'll swap the battery.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Default Re: Spoiler lift at engine start

Originally Posted by Stogey
Do you have a check engine light ? If so, could be a rear wheel speed sensor ...

Just my Dos Centavos !
Curious how a wheel sensor could cause this issue?

James
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Default Re: Spoiler lift at engine start

This is exactly what happened to me when my battery got weak. New battery and wing stayed down at start up.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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New battery....all is good. Wing stays down. You guys are awesome!
 
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