Rear Spoiler Light - Deactivating
Boxster2a/98 6315
Binder - Group 6, Body Equipment.
This bulletin replaces bulletin of the same name dated 4/27/01.
Aerokit - Deactivating the Rear Spoiler Warning Light on MY '01
8-31-01
Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S
Model Year:
MY 2001 (1)
Concern:
Deactivating the rear spoiler warning light.
Information:
As of MY '01, a new instrument cluster has been installed in Boxster and Boxster S vehicles. The display of the warning and indicator lights is now performed by light-emitting diodes (previously bulbs). The LEDs are soldered into the circuit board of the cluster, and are not removable.
When installing an Aerokit in one of these vehicles, the spoiler warning light must be deactivated in a different manor than previously described in step 4.0 of bulletin 2/98.
Note:
It is no longer necessary to remove the instrument cluster, skip steps 4.0 to 4.3 in bulletin 2/98.
Tools:
Porsche press-out tool for electrical plug connections, number 87050
Work Procedure:
1.0 This procedure is be performed with step 3.1.2 (in bulletin 2/98), after the spoiler adjusting elements have been retracted.
1.1 Remove the rear luggage compartment lining and remove the relay carrier.
1.2 Remove brown relay 3 (extend spoiler relay) and brown relay 9 (retract spoiler relay) from relay carrier 2. Discard the relays. They are no longer required.
1.3 Disengage the 6-pin plug (only 5 are utilized) connection for the drive motor of the rear spoiler. It is located under the support of the rear spoiler assembly.
1.4 Using the connection diagram as shown, remove pin 1 and insulate. Remove pins 2 and 4 and swap locations with each other.
1.5 Reconnect the 6-pin plug, and install it back on the spoiler support.
Note:
Do not leave the plug disconnected as noted in bold type in step 3.1.2.
1.6 Perform the remaining steps in bulletin 2/98.
Working Time
Note:
The previous time of 50 TU "Spoiler warning light removed" is no longer valid for MY '01 and up.
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual Group 6 page 66-5. Technical Information dated 9-4-98, No. 2-98
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