hadyn Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Unfortunately my girlfriend today managed to drive my Supra into a concrete curb and has bent the side of the active spoiler frame on the drivers side When I push the spoiler button to deploy the spoiler with the engine off, the spoiler will drop but will not stay down and goes back up immediately. The spoiler light also begins to flash Also when going above 60mph the spoiler light starts to flash and the red triangle warning light comes on probably indicating that the spoiler is not deploying. Whats the best way to cure this? Bend the spoiler frame back so it sits flush? When the spoiler is back up the part under the drivers side still hangs out a bit, so im presuming the ECU thinks the spoiler is deployed when its not causing problems? So any feedback or ideas on how to sort this would be appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 For info its the metal bit by the guys hand in this pic that is bent: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=62948&d=1187786781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 so nearly rammed into a pole but smashed into a curb aswell, and u let her drive it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Im a brave and trust-worthy man Can I repair this by bending the frame or is it new spoiler assembly time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 If the frames already bent, Im sure it cant hurt to try and bend it back. Remove the spoiler and see if the warning triangle stop showing up when the spoiler should be deployed. It could be a problem with the motor, maybe jammed from the impact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I agree with Rob. It can't hurt to try and bend it back. The worse case is you have to get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Right bent the frame back today and the spoiler deploys properly with the engine off and stays down too. Have yet to test it on the roll above 60mph, but I presuming that if the spoiler comes down when you hold the button with the engine off it will deploy OK at speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Hi, I have a UK spec with an active front spoiler. My spoiler stays down without having to hold the button ( with the engine off and ignition on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Hi, I have a UK spec with an active front spoiler. My spoiler stays down without having to hold the button ( with the engine off and ignition on).Good. That's what it's supposed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Will it be strong enough to drive at speed now ? you don't want it to come off while on the move. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveWilko Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 As long as the frame is not cracked it should be fine. Did you notice when you straightened the bend if it was cracked or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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