Turbo Spoiler Failure

[Tpup]

I have the dreaded spoiler failure on my 01 Turbo. The spoiler goes up, generates the error, and will not go down. I can shut the car down, re-start it, and then lower it using the button on the dash.

I am told by the dealer that they want to solder a new connector on the harness. I thought I read that PCNA required, or offered, a new harness kit for that. Any answers as to the correct way to fix this would be great! I don't want the dealer soldering on my car unless it's necessary...

Thank you.

Roy

[Loren]

Hmm... I don't know of a new harness. Only new harnesses are for TT Aerokit and Cab. Have they checked the two microswitches? And have they done Scouser's trick of cleaning the connector electrical connections (corrosion)?

[Tpup]

Thanks, the dealer replaced part of the harness. I picked the car up this morning, driving it home I got the same spoiler failure warning the first time it went up... Back again...

Thanks for your suggestions!

Roy

[TTCarrera]

On mine, I think they said the factory found out that the ground strap wasn't thick enough and they were getting a voltage drop under certain conditions that would cause the spoiler to malfunction.