[Jarek]

Hello,

Got a question about how the conv top operates.
In my old 2004 Saab 9-3 when I wanted top down it went down completing the motion but leaving the windows up, however if I kept button pressed all windows got down.
In Camaro first windows go down, then top and if I want to have windows up I need to put them up manually (even more sophisticated when you need to switch front/rear windows).
Now the other way around when I need the top up in Saab I just pressed button and windows were lowered a bit down (if they were up), top went up - motion complete, and then if I kept button pressed all windows went up.
In Camaro when pressing top up button first windows are rolled down, top goes up and that's it. Again I need to manually get windows up.
IMO this is not logical/useful behavior - especially top up operation. Motion should complete with windows up.
Question - is there any way to re-program the top function to have a possibility to have 2 stage motion - 1st the top (up/down), then the windows (up/down)?

Best regards,
Jarek

[Blobby]

Somewhere on here there’s a thread about this. Your top is operating properly. There’s an aftermarket control unit that allows customization options for the top (single press up and down, door handle button up and down…). No options for the windows unfortunately. A few Chevy models can use a CBD plug to put the windows up automatically after the top goes up, but it’s apparently not possible with at least the 2016+ camaros. If I find that thread, I’ll post it in an edit to this post.

Edit: here is the post. I’ve searched fairly exhaustively and it seems that the auto up window isn’t possible past 2016. I thought it stopped for the whole 6th generation, but maybe I’m in luck. It really is a poor decision I think.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584102

[Drew145022]

I looked into this also u did not purchase because of this. I don’t have any problems with the top down. My fob even works from the distance I need to so the one touch would be nice but really necessary for me. However if it did do the window up motion I would have bought it right away.

[Blobby]

Originally Posted by Drew145022

I looked into this also u did not purchase because of this. I don’t have any problems with the top down. My fob even works from the distance I need to so the one touch would be nice but really necessary for me. However if it did do the window up motion I would have bought it right away.

I emailed the obd company asking if it really works on the 2016. Seems odd that it would work for only a portion of the 6th gen.

[Jarek]

Thank you for the feedback.
Seems that I simply have to get used to this.

Also a bit weird that 2004 Saab has it better solved than 2017 Camaro - both cars from GM umbrella.

[Blobby]

Jarek- I have to give you a big thank you! I didn’t realize the OBD module works for the 2016 Camaro until I re-read some of that other thread. I thought it only worked for the 5th gen. I just got confirmation from Top Down Tech that it works for the 2016 also. Unfortunately that doesn’t apply to you, but I think I’ll be placing an order.

I think it was decided on the other thread to be a safety feature not letting the windows automatically go up. Accidentally leaving people in a hot car type thing.

[Jarek]

Interesting good for you Blobby

But all that makes me wonder... Currently cars are just computers on wheels (with WiFi/Android/Apple support and a lot of user settings to browse through to even setting a color of LED strips or the locks operation). I am surprised that with all that we are unable to program how the windows should operate with top motion, not only in car settings but neither with service diag/program tool if I understand correctly.