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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
It should 
It works through your cars computer .. not the FOB.
It works through your cars computer .. not the FOB.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
It should It works through your cars computer .. not the FOB.
It works through your cars computer .. not the FOB.
as long as the fob can unlock the car it should work. When the valet senses three unlock signals in a row it will open the windows.Paul
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No it doesn't . I have a Python car alarm and the Valet doesn't work. The alarm locks and unlocks the doors, but the valet doesn't work. I contacted them, and I think I'm going to have to get my alarm guy to talk to topdown, and see if they can come up with a solution. Topdown was willing to help, just haveing trouble getting everyone together at the same time. Worst come to worst, I'll sell the valet. To bad, because my father has one in one of his Vettes and it works great.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Baron138
No it doesn't . I have a Python car alarm and the Valet doesn't work. The alarm locks and unlocks the doors, but the valet doesn't work. I contacted them, and I think I'm going to have to get my alarm guy to talk to topdown, and see if they can come up with a solution. Topdown was willing to help, just haveing trouble getting everyone together at the same time. Worst come to worst, I'll sell the valet. To bad, because my father has one in one of his Vettes and it works great.
I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the brain of the Python is separate from the OEM system.
But then again, it's using the OEM wires/actuators/etc ... that's just weird
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Originally Posted by Baron138
No it doesn't . I have a Python car alarm and the Valet doesn't work. The alarm locks and unlocks the doors, but the valet doesn't work. I contacted them, and I think I'm going to have to get my alarm guy to talk to topdown, and see if they can come up with a solution. Topdown was willing to help, just haveing trouble getting everyone together at the same time. Worst come to worst, I'll sell the valet. To bad, because my father has one in one of his Vettes and it works great.
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Among some other things, it's a microprocessor that simply plugs into your OBDII connector under the dash and enables you to raise and lower both windows simultaneously by pressing the lock (raise) or unlock (lower) button on the key fob three times in succession. A great little mod, especially for convertible owners. Available through TopDown Technologies. 
NOTE: Just be sure to remove it if/when you take your car in for service - they have a tendency to grow feet and walk!!!!
NOTE: Just be sure to remove it if/when you take your car in for service - they have a tendency to grow feet and walk!!!!
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Here is some information after talking to Mike at TopDown.
If you are using a Viper/Python key fob to lock/unlock his doors, then the Window Valet will not be able to control the windows at all because the alarm
remote is not tied into the Corvette's OBDII system.
Unfortunately, the Window Valet can only work with a stock remote fob.
The retained accessory power should still operate
though, as long as you are using the stock stereo. An aftermarket stereo would not be able to support RAP. If the RAP problem is not aftermarket stereo related.
I hope this helps
Jeff
If you are using a Viper/Python key fob to lock/unlock his doors, then the Window Valet will not be able to control the windows at all because the alarm
remote is not tied into the Corvette's OBDII system.
Unfortunately, the Window Valet can only work with a stock remote fob.
The retained accessory power should still operate
though, as long as you are using the stock stereo. An aftermarket stereo would not be able to support RAP. If the RAP problem is not aftermarket stereo related.
I hope this helps
Jeff