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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I have a power convertible top. When I twist the handle to either open or lock the roof, I loose audio to my NAV system (CD/XM, or whatever is playing) temporarily. This seems strange. Does it happen to you? What do you think the reasoning is behind this?

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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Yeah, it is a 'feature'.

Don't worry.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Now that you mention it, yes, yes I did. It was so quick that I wasn't sure that it happened but....
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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Mine does the same thing. I thought at first it was just XM cause that's practically all I listen to, but then this past weekend it actually faded out the warning chimes because I hadn't put my seatbelt on yet.

No idea what the reasoning is.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Yeah, it is a 'feature'.

Don't worry.
It took a while before I noticed it.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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They do it so you can hear the chime, if needed, that tells you the top isn't secure.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Yes mine does the same. I think chadwick has the correct reason.

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Old May 30, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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They do it so you can hear the chime, if needed, that tells you the top isn't secure.
I agree. Safety feature
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Same here....I have this same issue....
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Old May 30, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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My vert doesn't have that problem...Oh yeah...I have a manual top...saved 2 Gs....15 sec up or down...God, I feel smug
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Old May 30, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rpspa
My vert doesn't have that problem...Oh yeah...I have a manual top...saved 2 Gs....15 sec up or down...God, I feel smug
Hope it warns you if you don't fasten corectly.
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Originally Posted by Mel 2001
Hope it warns you if you don't fasten corectly.
I'll let you know if it ever happens.
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