oh...my bad. I think I misunderstood your initial test results then. Both switches in released states will make the computer see a raised wing state? I thought I tried this when I was removing my rams (both switches in released states) and it threw a code still. Maybe It's worth me trying again...

It sounds like the solution is even easier than I thought then; remove both switches from their passenger side ram mount and call it a day!

Is this consistent with your findings?

 

Affirmative Jon:

Now you got it right!!! The only thing here is that you need to be absolutely sure that the micro-switches terminals do not make any kind of contact that may provide the same feedback to the ecu as a pressed-switch state . However, just do some testing by leaving the switches hanging in a secure place and checking what happens(which should be nothing). Test it at 70 MPH plus to be sure no warnings appear. Since I immediately proceeded to cut the switches and solder together the gray and black cables plus isolated the blue and the other black cable, Im 100% sure that this way it does works.

If leaving the switches alone doesn't work, try it the way I did it. Remember that you can always solder the cables back to original state and cover the union with shrink tubing to have the harness back into stock conditions.

Regards, Andres

 

Yup. Exactly. Thanks for taking the time to rip your switch assembly apart and test this. Sure beats paying $250 for a porsche harness.

 

Thanks, Andres. I am going to try with the switches in tact, first. If it does not work, I will try the splice method. Just leave all 4 switches (both sides) taped and in the released position, correct?

 

Ok guys, fresh question:

Decklid dealer paint quote (just the decklid) is $600-700 dollars.


Has anyone tried to paint their own decklid/other part and been happy. I found a very nice website for this stuff....and it is tempting. About 100$ total... paintscratch.com.

TIA

Jeff

 

Jeff,

Take it to a good body shop. I should be under $200.00, if it does not require prep work (by that I mean already been painted). IMO and from my experience with painted body pieces (lip, rockers, etc) your quote is too high. I had the front lip and rockers done (with a prep/fresh primer) for $160.00 - That price includes clear coat and buffing out to a factory shine.

 

2 switches John. There are only 2 switches; both on the passenger side hydraulic ram.

 

Oh, good. I thought I burried two more switches under the liner when I did the swap...

 

Thanks!

Jeff

 

Yea, what John said. I have FOUR panels damaged on my wife's bimmer from striking a deer a few weeks ago and the best shop in town quoted me $1189 to fix it... I'll be taking my new front bumper cover to them to shoot, along with the hood, and mayde the whole car... but the bumper cover quote was only $300.

Mike

 

I recently had a fiberglass spoiler with winglets and FG deck lid prepped and painted for 300 locally. Turned out just fine.

 

Jeff will you be at VIR??

 

PM sent.

Jeff

 

Just did the wing. All in midnight blue. Wow. Wow. You can really feel it too.

JB

 

Hey Jeff,

Looks awesome. Nice to see that it worked out but really glad for you that you are enjoying it and can feel the effect. It's like liquid-courage but I call it aero-courage.

Be safe.

Hey John did you call Dave?

See ya guys.