remote top closing
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remote top closing
I know there is a system that allows convertible top operation in either direction. I am just curious why GM didn't incorporate auto UP as well as down?
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Good question, it would have made a lot of sense! I would like to be able to get out of the car and then close the top, especially in tight parking spaces. 
It probably cost a few bucks, so the bean counters killed it.
It probably cost a few bucks, so the bean counters killed it.
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There is a really nice product, albeit rather expensive, that does what you are talking about. It's called Smarttop. LINK
On pre-2018 models, you can also buy a plug-in to have the windows go up too. It was great on my 2016--just push a button and the top closed and the windows went up! On my 2019, however, only the top is activated.
On pre-2018 models, you can also buy a plug-in to have the windows go up too. It was great on my 2016--just push a button and the top closed and the windows went up! On my 2019, however, only the top is activated.
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I have the SmartTop too. It is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I highly endorse it on a convertible.
You don't have to hold the FOB button continuously to lower the top, a simple button press and hold for 3 seconds will get it done.
To put it up, same thing, short key press for a few seconds and the top comes up as do the windows.
INside, on the button, it is a depress of the bottom half for a quick second and the top and windows go down without having to hold the button. Same for putting it up, press the top half of the button for a quick second and the top goes up as do the windows.
Very easy to install on the car!
Elmer
You don't have to hold the FOB button continuously to lower the top, a simple button press and hold for 3 seconds will get it done.
To put it up, same thing, short key press for a few seconds and the top comes up as do the windows.
INside, on the button, it is a depress of the bottom half for a quick second and the top and windows go down without having to hold the button. Same for putting it up, press the top half of the button for a quick second and the top goes up as do the windows.
Very easy to install on the car!
Elmer
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I have the SmartTop as well, and it's for sale if anyone cares.
It is for a 2014, but I think it works for the windows up until 2017. It is one of the best gifts I ever received. I've raved about it here often. I don't have a Vert anymore.
so I don't have any need for it.
It is for a 2014, but I think it works for the windows up until 2017. It is one of the best gifts I ever received. I've raved about it here often. I don't have a Vert anymore.
so I don't have any need for it.
