64 SPLIT 0 Posted July 24, 2005 The speed activated spoiler on my new Corrado (first one I've owned) only works off the switch but seems really slow - I've no idea how fast its meant to move, but it takes roughly a full minute to go from down to full height - is that usual? And is there a simple way to get the speed activation working again (ie. is it just one switch/unit)? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redcorrado 0 Posted July 24, 2005 mine is also slow ,it used to be a lot faster ,it evens seems to get stuck .not sure what to do . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted July 24, 2005 hi guys.. if you do a search on these problems im sure you'l find your answers...the spoiler need lubricating every now and then, and there is wires for the speed sensitive spoiler connected to the original stereo...sometimes if the stereo has been changed it can mean the spoiler will only work by the button. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted July 24, 2005 Should take about 5 secs to rise fully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormVR6 0 Posted July 24, 2005 My spoiler mech. itself was buggered some time back and would rise and fall in increments to the point where it didn't work at all! I managed to get the whole lot (rods/motor etc) from a local breakers for £15 and after a short time fitting it....perfect. The turning mech. was buggered after activating the spoiler every 5 minutes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belfastfumanchu 0 Posted July 24, 2005 And when you do manage to get it working again, make sure you lube it with grease every couple of months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted July 24, 2005 And when you do manage to get it working again, make sure you lube it with grease every couple of months. !! talcum powder. http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... 6&lighter= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belfastfumanchu 0 Posted July 25, 2005 Hmmm - interesting. Gonna stick with the grease me thinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted July 25, 2005 I wouldn't put grease on it because it will cause dust and stuff to stick to it which will act like sandpaper on the rubber seals... :? Good car wax is supposed to do the job very well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 25, 2005 Yep, DON'T use grease, use only Talc or Belt dressing spray! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64 SPLIT 0 Posted July 26, 2005 cheers guys - the fact that the stereo has been changed would probably explain the lack of auto-activation - need to get myself a manual now so I can find out which wires they are. is there a way to get it working if the stock stereo isn't fitted anymore? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted July 26, 2005 Also pin 1 carries the speed pulses from the gearbox (radio volume control v speed). If this is the powered aerial motor connection on the ICE, then this blue wire will need cutting and insulating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites