Window valet
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Window valet
Place the window valet in my c6 works fine but my rear hatch button stopped working and my gas cap hatch won't lock anyone else having any problems took the valet out disconnected the battery and reconnected it everything started working again will place the valet back in two days see if it happens again! I'm not saying it's the valet yet just want to know if anyone esle is having any problems after putting the valet in?
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From: Waco TX
Originally Posted by dolphin2551
Place the window valet in my c6 works fine but my rear hatch button stopped working and my gas cap hatch won't lock anyone else having any problems took the valet out disconnected the battery and reconnected it everything started working again will place the valet back in two days see if it happens again! I'm not saying it's the valet yet just want to know if anyone esle is having any problems after putting the valet in?
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From: Palm beach Florida
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
hmm the only problem i got was it stoped working completely..Need to see if i need to reprogram it again...have to try it tommrow.But never had gas cap and trunk problem..
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by dolphin2551
Place the window valet in my c6 works fine but my rear hatch button stopped working and my gas cap hatch won't lock anyone else having any problems took the valet out disconnected the battery and reconnected it everything started working again will place the valet back in two days see if it happens again! I'm not saying it's the valet yet just want to know if anyone esle is having any problems after putting the valet in?
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St. Jude Contributor '04
I can assure you that the gas cap release circuitry cannot be affected by the Window Valet. The gas cap release switch controls a relay that drives a solenoid to release the gas cap latch. There's no computer involved. The Window Valet can only communicate with other computer modules over the OBDII data port.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
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Don't get me wrong i didn't say it was the valet just that the gas latch and rear latch button stopped working after i put the valet in and they started working when i took it out. It could have been something i did to reset the latchs after taking it out i will place it in again to see what happens you know as well as me that service departments always try to blame after markets devices for things that go wrong! Just want to be prepared! As far as the valet it works great does want it supposed to do!!!! CAR GOES IN THE SHOP TUESDAY WILL REPORT WANT THEY FIND!
Last edited by dolphin2551; Jan 23, 2006 at 09:39 AM.
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From: Columbia MD
Originally Posted by TopDownTech
I can assure you that the gas cap release circuitry cannot be affected by the Window Valet. The gas cap release switch controls a relay that drives a solenoid to release the gas cap latch. There's no computer involved. The Window Valet can only communicate with other computer modules over the OBDII data port.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
Last edited by vetdude; Jan 23, 2006 at 09:01 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by vetdude
Hey Mike, first - great product. Had one in each of my two C5s. Second, any idea when the updated version will be released that bypasses the horn when hitting the lock button three times to put the windows up? Thanks in advance.
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From: San Jose CA
St. Jude Contributor '04
The Window Valet for C6 has been updated to allow an alternate window-up command of unlock-unlock-lock. The documentation on our website reflects this and all units sold since around January 10 are of the new series. If you want to upgrade for free, just send your unit to
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
"C6 Update"
5339 Prospect Road, #338
San Jose, CA 95129-5033
and be sure to insure/track the shipment as we can't be responsible for items lost in transit to us. We'll reprogram the unit for free and pay the return shipping (USPS Priority Mail), so be sure to include your return address.
Thank you,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
"C6 Update"
5339 Prospect Road, #338
San Jose, CA 95129-5033
and be sure to insure/track the shipment as we can't be responsible for items lost in transit to us. We'll reprogram the unit for free and pay the return shipping (USPS Priority Mail), so be sure to include your return address.
Thank you,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
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From: Palm beach Florida
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by TopDownTech
I can assure you that the gas cap release circuitry cannot be affected by the Window Valet. The gas cap release switch controls a relay that drives a solenoid to release the gas cap latch. There's no computer involved. The Window Valet can only communicate with other computer modules over the OBDII data port.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
As for the Window Valet that just stopped working: I'd first make sure that it was still seated properly in the diagnostics port; then I'd double check that the windows are indexed properly (even if the windows still drop when the doors are opened and raise when closed, the index data can be off just a little and the Window Valet may not move the windows if it's not confident with the window position data). To re-index the windows, raise them to the top and hold the up button for three seconds, release the button and then press up again for three more seconds. E-mail or call us if you still have problems.
Thanks,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
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From: Palm beach Florida
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by TopDownTech
The Window Valet for C6 has been updated to allow an alternate window-up command of unlock-unlock-lock. The documentation on our website reflects this and all units sold since around January 10 are of the new series. If you want to upgrade for free, just send your unit to
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
"C6 Update"
5339 Prospect Road, #338
San Jose, CA 95129-5033
and be sure to insure/track the shipment as we can't be responsible for items lost in transit to us. We'll reprogram the unit for free and pay the return shipping (USPS Priority Mail), so be sure to include your return address.
Thank you,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
"C6 Update"
5339 Prospect Road, #338
San Jose, CA 95129-5033
and be sure to insure/track the shipment as we can't be responsible for items lost in transit to us. We'll reprogram the unit for free and pay the return shipping (USPS Priority Mail), so be sure to include your return address.
Thank you,
-Michael Fuller, President
Top Down Technologies, Inc.
