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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 03:55 PM
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Sorry, I know this is probably in some discussion somewhere but I can’t seem to find it. Something I’m disappointed in for my C7 is no ability to use the remote to roll the windows down. I have this on almost every other vehicle is standard. I have seen a module that can be plugged in for about $150. Seems a little pricey and then having another remote. So I was wondering if anybody had any advice on some other possibility. Thanks
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I am not sure what year your car is, but I added a Window Valet to my '15 and it does the windows up/down with the stock remote lock/unlock buttons a couple of times. I think it does not work on '18 or '19 models. Google it, there are several vendors that carry it.
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Yep, TopDown Tech is your answer, UNLESS you have a 2019 which is NOT supported.
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SmartTOP.

Best birthday present I ever received. It's pricey, but I loved it. Raise, lower the top, control the windows. All done with the factory fob (no separate fob needed).
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SmartTOP.

Best birthday present I ever received. It's pricey, but I loved it. Raise, lower the top, control the windows. All done with the factory fob (no separate fob needed).
Yes, but on my 2019 vert, it doesn’t raise the windows when I raise the top. Their tech support blames in on their parts supplier. Lame.
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yes, but on my 2019 vert, it doesn’t raise the windows when i raise the top. Their tech support blames in on their parts supplier. Lame.





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Depending on the year of your car, looks like youhave some options.
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Originally Posted by owc6
SmartTOP.

Best birthday present I ever received. It's pricey, but I loved it. Raise, lower the top, control the windows. All done with the factory fob (no separate fob needed).
I like this idea but run the range device.....can’t have both u less you constantly swap them back and forth.
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You can get an OBD2 splitter and have them both connected. I have one and have the Range plugged in one and the Window Valet in the other. Got mine from Amazon. Plenty of options there.
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Thanks everyone. Since today is my birthday I’m going to spend $140 and add this convenience to my 2017. Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! 😁
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Thanks everyone. Since today is my birthday I’m going to spend $140 and add this convenience to my 2017. Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! 😁
Lol, I love mine. Happy Birthday !!!
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Originally Posted by Corpsvette
Yep, TopDown Tech is your answer, UNLESS you have a 2019 which is NOT supported.
I have a C5 convertible that I installed Window Valet and love it. When I took delivery of my 2019 Z06 (coupe) the summer of 2018, one of the first mods I looked at was getting another Window Valet. I was surprised that the 2019 (or 2018) wasn't supported. Any reason why? I'm hoping they add it.
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Got the window thing today. Took five seconds to install it. I love it. But $140?
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