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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dohabandit
There is a way to select "voice volume", "phone volume", or "main volume" from the wheel?
I think a new software/firmware update needs to include an audio mixer panel where we can adjust these settings. I agree, it is annoying as hell sometimes.
I thought someone posted they found some sound settings in the infotainment settings but I don't know where. I just use the volume paddles on the steering wheel to adjust the specific audio volume when it is playing. But you have to be quick sometimes...
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Old Aug 11, 2022 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dohabandit
There is a way to select "voice volume", "phone volume", or "main volume" from the wheel?
I think a new software/firmware update needs to include an audio mixer panel where we can adjust these settings. I agree, it is annoying as hell sometimes.
Not that I know of. As RKCRLR mentioned, I just use the steering wheel controls to adjust the voice or radio volume since my fingers are right there. But, yes, you have to be quick to catch it when it's in voice (for nav).
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Sin City
Hey I finally figured out a stupid annoying thing on the info system / Car Play. Maybe I'm the last person on the planet to know this but I'll pass it along anyway

The problem: The volume of my radio was different than the volume of Car play. That is, the radio was set to the proper volume but when Waze spoke her turn by turn commands, the radio sound level dropped but I could barely hear the voice commands. I went through all kinds of menus on the phone and the info screen. Nothing helped.

The solution: When Waze starts to talk and the radio volume dims, you are in VOICE VOLUME mode. Use the Radio rotating dial and turn it up to the desired level. You'll see a bar on the lower screen move and the words "voice volume" on the screen.

You have to wait for the Waze voice to talk or you're just going to raise the volume of the radio.

Its stupid that they did it this way because a simple button on Carplay would let you change between the two volumes. But at least now --- you know!
GM is not alone in this, Mercedes works the same way.
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Old Aug 12, 2022 | 11:59 AM
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FYI - I have this on my 2021 coupe, took it to a large dealer in Phoenix, AZ who said the fix was take the front off to the lights, add a seal (the fix) around the lights and paint the front of the car - which they said they could not guarantee a perfect match. This was about 8 -10 months ago, I haven't done it yet and the issue has not gotten worse.

I'll likely do this before the warranty is up.
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwayBetOnDuke
FYI - I have this on my 2021 coupe, took it to a large dealer in Phoenix, AZ who said the fix was take the front off to the lights, add a seal (the fix) around the lights and paint the front of the car - which they said they could not guarantee a perfect match. This was about 8 -10 months ago, I haven't done it yet and the issue has not gotten worse.

I'll likely do this before the warranty is up.
The potential problem with this plan of attack is that the longer you wait the possibility of warranty denial "may" increase. This problem seems to occur right away and the dealer probably knows it. T'wer me I'd do whatever I'm going to do sooner than later. At the bare minimum I'd talk to your dealer about waiting to do it later, under warranty, JMO.
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 12:36 PM
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I did talk to them about doing it later. It's such a tiny thing, you wouldn't see it unless I pointed it out or you washed the car. Should I (or others) repaint the entire front end of the car for this, knowing they may not match it or that there might be larger paint issues later? Not worth it in my book.
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Old Aug 13, 2022 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by AlwayBetOnDuke
I did talk to them about doing it later. It's such a tiny thing, you wouldn't see it unless I pointed it out or you washed the car. Should I (or others) repaint the entire front end of the car for this, knowing they may not match it or that there might be larger paint issues later? Not worth it in my book.
If you're going to a place that can't match paint properly then I would agree. However, I've had panels repainted and they matched perfectly. And the car is new enough that differences in fading won't be an issue.
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 01:59 PM
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GM is not alone in this, Mercedes works the same way.

As do Ford and BMW. I think it's more a function of the CarPlay software as opposed to the vehicle manufacturer.
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As do Ford and BMW. I think it's more a function of the CarPlay software as opposed to the vehicle manufacturer.
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:35 AM
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 07:40 AM
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As I was pulling into my driveway and putting my top up the tonneau cover opened and I received the “service convertible top” message. Now the tonneau cover is in the full upright position and will not close. I tried disconnecting the battery and re-indexed the side wide windows. The “service convertible top” message is no longer displayed, but the top does nothing. Same thing for the rear window. Nothing.

Since the tonneau cover is fully upright I did not want to drive the car to the dealership, but If I have a tow truck driver come it would not be any different if they are driving my car on the back of their flat bed truck with the top fully open. Maybe even worse if they don't maintain their speed less than 30 mph. I am waiting for the dealer to call me back. I think I will drive the car to the dealer (~5 miles) early in the morning, unless the dealer or someone here on the forum has a better idea.

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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 07:58 AM
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Surely there is a way to manually lower it, although I've never looked. Blown fuse maybe?
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 08:26 AM
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I'm guessing it is the cable. There are two exposed cables (one on each side) that have been known for breaking. Pleases update results, I would like to follow.
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 10:22 AM
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Since you are only 5 miles maybe the dealer will just send out a tech to check for something simple.
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BoxFlyer
I'm guessing it is the cable. There are two exposed cables (one on each side) that have been known for breaking. Pleases update results, I would like to follow.
Maybe but I don't think the cable effects the rear window not working
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 11:45 AM
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The rear window isn’t working most likely because the top is “in transit”. The rear window must be down until the top finishes opening or closing. I also suspect the cables, they seem to be a weak point. You can also check the micro switches, there have been several instances of the rubber cover over the oil fill/dipstick not being seated properly and interfering with the switch that is right above it. I haven’t searched for the other switches back there, but there must be several.
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:49 PM
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I checked the cables. Seem to be ok. There seems to be overall control issues. Remote start doesn't work. Trunk opens, which I believe should not open with the tonneau open. I will try to check fuses, but I am not optimistic. Everyone says check the fuses, but I have never heard of anyone yet on this forum that had a fuse blow. I am thinking that he control system needs to be reset.

It would be nice if he dealer would dispatch a tech to my home, but I don't think they would provide such a service.
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 01:50 PM
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Sounds like this will be a dealer service - sorry to hear it. The good thing is that it happened at home and not while out driving around.
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Old Sep 4, 2022 | 05:27 AM
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I would try disconnecting both positive and negative cables from the battery again. Let it set for about 30 minutes before reconnecting. A shot in the dark but YNK.
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Don't bother with disconnecting the positive terminal on the battery. It's only risky, and adds no benefit when the ground/negative terminal is disconnected.

Hopefully it's a fuse or a corvette tech can come to your house with some diag tools.
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