seanb 10 Posted February 1, 2012 Hi Guys My spoiler is only going a little bit up instead of all the way i wondering would the cold have broke anything due to the ice it was working fine last night, hope its nothing serious. has anyone had this problem themselves kind regards Sean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 1, 2012 May be dirt or just need greasing inside. Firstly does it do this when using button and automatically? Have you tried raising it manually using the winder in the boot lid? (take panel off and pull the knob and then turn). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanb 10 Posted February 1, 2012 hi gaz not tried that yet thank u will try when i get home :) it sometimes goes all the way on the switch then others it doesnt i have sprayed abit of wd40 in to stop freezing again i cant remember if there is a spped sensor fuse for 45mph because it will not raise then either thanks Sean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanb 10 Posted February 1, 2012 on further examination i have found that it had frozen from washing the car a couple of days ago :) few was getting worried for a bit then ---------- Post added at 03:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ---------- on further examination i have found that it had frozen from washing the car a couple of days ago :) few was getting worried for a bit then ---------- Post added at 03:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:27 PM ---------- on further examination i have found that it had frozen from washing the car a couple of days ago :) few was getting worried for a bit then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 1, 2012 Interesting. A couple of winters ago, it got as low as -10C and mine didn't freeze up once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 1, 2012 Interesting. A couple of winters ago, it got as low as -10C and mine didn't freeze up once! Id often thought about this myself. Could the spoiler ever be frozen down - but in 7 years of owning corrados, its not ever happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted February 1, 2012 umm? whats water doing in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted February 2, 2012 He could have washed it with the spoiler up - I know I do :) Just need to mop out from under it with a bit of rag before you let it retract to avoid any issues. There are a few places moisture pools on mine if the airflow doesn't disturb it when driving. Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanb 10 Posted February 2, 2012 Bad news guys looks like things are a bit worst sorry to ask again went ot work this morning and again te the spoiler did not raise thought ice again but its warmed up a bit not and the spooiler has decided to do wot it want sometimes when pressing the button to raise it the spoile goes half way then stops and others it lifts all the way (same on automatic lift 45mph) and others it doesnt move at all :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 2, 2012 Take the panel off and have a look at the mechanism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanb 10 Posted February 2, 2012 i can manully move it i tried at dinner it seems free then i wonder if its the relay :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 2, 2012 You need to strip the mechanism down. Derust / declog it, regrease and reassamble. And do it sooner rather than later because the motor doesn't like straining against a seized mechanism and it will burn out. And if that happens, it's hello £550+VAT (5 years ago price!) because the motor is not available seperately. Surprised it hasn't been blowing the fuse! It's a common problem and I'm sure someone has documented it somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanb 10 Posted February 2, 2012 is there a way to diconnect it short term so not to damage it further thanks sean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Unplug it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 2, 2012 what sort of lube do you put inside it Fishwick? got mine in bits and noticed the inside of them black tubes is all worn, like its been rubbing together. I'd also got the problem of it not going up/down all in one movement, kept stopping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 2, 2012 I think I used Silkolene synthetic grease IIRC. When I did mine, the cables barely moved by hand, so it's no wonder the motor struggles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted February 2, 2012 Here`s a write up i did earlier http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?51125-Spoiler-motor-cleaning-and-repair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 2, 2012 That's it /\ ! Picture 4 shows the cable I was talking about. Looks like a diamond rope cutter. Mine were totally dry and rusty. VW didn't put anywhere near enough grease in there at the factory, if any at all. Instead relying on the PTFE sections rubbing on plastic, but it's not enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
