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Subzero · 08-26-2016, 01:56 AM

Hello everyone - Do you know if there is a way to bypass the speed sensor that determines when you can operate your top? I hate having to come to a complete stop before being able to operate it...especially during a freak rainstorm.

c-57d · 08-26-2016, 06:32 AM

It's there so the top doesn't get hurt.
Tops are expensive. Stopping for a minute (admittedly it feels like hours) is free.
my 2¢

flipstyledsm22 · 08-26-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by c-57d

It's there so the top doesn't get hurt.
Tops are expensive. Stopping for a minute (admittedly it feels like hours) is free.
my 2¢

This 100% ^^^

GodWentPunk · 08-26-2016, 11:08 AM

My 1990 LeBaron was able to operate while my car was moving. I did that very seldom and usually it was when I was at a stop light waiting for the top to go up when the light would change. I would drive very slowly but at least I was moving. I took every precaution when doing this so I would put my hazzards on and drove very slowly... I'm only talking about 5 seconds.

joe...

alrock · 08-26-2016, 11:20 AM

I agree it would be convenient, but I'm not going to explore this mod. I'm good with stopping for five or thirty seconds, even if it means waiting five minutes in a downpour to find a safe place to stop. For me, the risk isn't worth the reward

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Corrado68 · 08-26-2016, 11:27 AM

I find it very convenient that the gen6 is able to operate the top when you're driving at up to 30mph. Nothing wrong or unsafe with it.

So, if that traffic light gets green, you can still complete the operation without stopping the whole queue behind you.

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nobodyspecial · 08-26-2016, 06:24 PM

I would be interested in a bypass. Many convertibles do not need to be at a stop for the top to work. This is a nanny safety switch.

Subzero · 08-26-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nobodyspecial

I would be interested in a bypass. Many convertibles do not need to be at a stop for the top to work. This is a nanny safety switch.

Exactly. I believe this is GMs way of reducing top failures, but IMO, it's an over-protection feature.

Of course, I'd only use it below 10MPH, but just the act of slowing down while being able to operate the top would be immensely helpful.

SomeGeoffGuy · 08-27-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Subzero

Exactly. I believe this is GMs way of reducing top failures, but IMO, it's an over-protection feature.

Of course, I'd only use it below 10MPH, but just the act of slowing down while being able to operate the top would be immensely helpful.

I agree. I would buy this if somebody made it. It drives me nuts when you are lowering the top - if you move an inch it stops. Sucks when you are trying to do it at a light or something.

I wonder if it is in the programming or if it is hard wired somewhere?

-Geoff

flipstyledsm22 · 08-29-2016, 09:21 AM

I always put my tonneau cover on, so it'll take me a good few minutes to get my top up.

Kind of the reason I will not put my top down unless I absolutely know it will not rain. I still wish the motor was faster and 'one touch'.

keithp2783 · 08-30-2016, 04:39 PM

If your already putting it up it will continue if you start to roll, at least mine does, found out at traffic light.

robrocketanski · 09-02-2016, 10:29 AM

The vehicle speed is provided over serial data to the module that controls the top. There is no way to block a serial data signal and still have anything function. The only way would be to reprogram the module to have a new speed threshold, 3 kph is the current speed but that is about 1.5 mph so its very easy to go over that.

uvraise · 09-02-2016, 05:32 PM

It may be year specific. I can actuate the movement of the top, up or down, and start driving with continuing to hold button for up or down. As long as you don't dart off and keep your speed at a roll, I don't see an issue with it. I've been doing it for months now with no issues.

08-26-2016, 01:56 AM	#1
Subzero Drives: Black 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MN Posts: 125 View My Garage	Top Operation Speed Bypass Hello everyone - Do you know if there is a way to bypass the speed sensor that determines when you can operate your top? I hate having to come to a complete stop before being able to operate it...especially during a freak rainstorm.

08-26-2016, 06:32 AM	#2
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	It's there so the top doesn't get hurt. Tops are expensive. Stopping for a minute (admittedly it feels like hours) is free. my 2¢ __________________ Come see the violence inherent in the sysadmin.

08-26-2016, 11:08 AM	#4
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	My 1990 LeBaron was able to operate while my car was moving. I did that very seldom and usually it was when I was at a stop light waiting for the top to go up when the light would change. I would drive very slowly but at least I was moving. I took every precaution when doing this so I would put my hazzards on and drove very slowly... I'm only talking about 5 seconds. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

08-26-2016, 11:27 AM	#6
Corrado68 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	I find it very convenient that the gen6 is able to operate the top when you're driving at up to 30mph. Nothing wrong or unsafe with it. So, if that traffic light gets green, you can still complete the operation without stopping the whole queue behind you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible, Nightfall Grey, MRC, NPP, Nav, M6

08-29-2016, 09:21 AM	#10
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I always put my tonneau cover on, so it'll take me a good few minutes to get my top up. Kind of the reason I will not put my top down unless I absolutely know it will not rain. I still wish the motor was faster and 'one touch'. __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980

08-26-2016, 11:20 AM	#5
alrock Drives: 2015 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 94	I agree it would be convenient, but I'm not going to explore this mod. I'm good with stopping for five or thirty seconds, even if it means waiting five minutes in a downpour to find a safe place to stop. For me, the risk isn't worth the reward Sent from my SM-N930V using Tapatalk

08-26-2016, 06:24 PM	#7
nobodyspecial Drives: 30th and 45th Ann Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NM Posts: 94 View My Garage	I would be interested in a bypass. Many convertibles do not need to be at a stop for the top to work. This is a nanny safety switch.

08-30-2016, 04:39 PM	#11
keithp2783 Drives: 2014 1lt convertible rock red Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Perry Florida Posts: 5	If your already putting it up it will continue if you start to roll, at least mine does, found out at traffic light.

09-02-2016, 10:29 AM	#12
robrocketanski Drives: ZL1 Convertible Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 330	The vehicle speed is provided over serial data to the module that controls the top. There is no way to block a serial data signal and still have anything function. The only way would be to reprogram the module to have a new speed threshold, 3 kph is the current speed but that is about 1.5 mph so its very easy to go over that. __________________ LS3 intake and throttle body, Huron Speed Products twin turbo with 6265 oil less turbos, and 3" header back, JRE smooth cam, ID1300, Fore dual 450lph pumps with MSD voltage booster, A6, 305/45/17 MT Street R

09-02-2016, 05:32 PM	#13
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	It may be year specific. I can actuate the movement of the top, up or down, and start driving with continuing to hold button for up or down. As long as you don't dart off and keep your speed at a roll, I don't see an issue with it. I've been doing it for months now with no issues.