Is there some trick to getting the top to come down? When I press the button it turns red and nothing happens. I made sure the liner was in place and emptied the trunk, but still nothing. Am I doing something wrong or is this thing broken.
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QUOTE(Reyan @ Nov 4 2007, 10:07 PM) 
Is there some trick to getting the top to come down? When I press the button it turns red and nothing happens. I made sure the liner was in place and emptied the trunk, but still nothing. Am I doing something wrong or is this thing broken.
This may seem like a dumb question but, are you pressing and HOLDING the button? You have to hold the button down through the entire cycle, until the top finishes goes up (or down), the red light goes out and the car gives you the little "bing".
FYI, one of the great features of the LuxLink module is the ability to "double-click" the button to open or close the top; you don't have the hold the button the entire time! So nice!
FYI, one of the great features of the LuxLink module is the ability to "double-click" the button to open or close the top; you don't have the hold the button the entire time! So nice!
QUOTE(Habious @ Nov 6 2007, 01:49 PM)
This may seem like a dumb question but, are you pressing and HOLDING the button? You have to hold the button down through the entire cycle, until the top finishes goes up (or down), the red light goes out and the car gives you the little "bing".
FYI, one of the great features of the LuxLink module is the ability to "double-click" the button to open or close the top; you don't have the hold the button the entire time! So nice!
FYI, one of the great features of the LuxLink module is the ability to "double-click" the button to open or close the top; you don't have the hold the button the entire time! So nice!
Yah, I've held it for 40 seconds before and nothing happens..there is no movement whatsoever. How do I get this luxlink module?
Luxury Motor Works makes/sells the LuxLink module....
Luxury Motor Works
However, it won't solve your problem. The module just tells the car when to make the top go down. If the car won't let the top go down, the module can't make the top go down either. For example. If the retractable tonneau cover in the trunk is not extended in place, the car won't let the top go down, and the LuxLink module can't override this...it's essentially just holding the button down for you.
However, if there's some interlock that's not letting the car put the top down (like the tonneau cover), the light on the top switch should blink, telling you "Hey, something's not right". If you press and hold the button, and the red light on the switch is on solid but the top isn't moving, it's time to head to the dealer. If the light's blinking, it's probably either the tonneau cover not seated properly in the trunk (make sure BOTH sides are slid all the way in place) or the button in the glove box is in "valet" mode...which disables both the retractable top and the button-on-the-dash trunk release.
Good luck and let us know the result.
Luxury Motor Works
However, it won't solve your problem. The module just tells the car when to make the top go down. If the car won't let the top go down, the module can't make the top go down either. For example. If the retractable tonneau cover in the trunk is not extended in place, the car won't let the top go down, and the LuxLink module can't override this...it's essentially just holding the button down for you.
However, if there's some interlock that's not letting the car put the top down (like the tonneau cover), the light on the top switch should blink, telling you "Hey, something's not right". If you press and hold the button, and the red light on the switch is on solid but the top isn't moving, it's time to head to the dealer. If the light's blinking, it's probably either the tonneau cover not seated properly in the trunk (make sure BOTH sides are slid all the way in place) or the button in the glove box is in "valet" mode...which disables both the retractable top and the button-on-the-dash trunk release.
Good luck and let us know the result.
Habious,
You are a Godsend...I've been asking around and nobody ever mentioned the valet button....even the dealer that sold it to me....
It finally works and it was such a great thrill!! thanks!!
You are a Godsend...I've been asking around and nobody ever mentioned the valet button....even the dealer that sold it to me....
It finally works and it was such a great thrill!! thanks!!
Glad I could help!
Enjoy the top-down cruising!!
Enjoy the top-down cruising!!
I am in Pennsylvania Where did you have the luxlink instaleld . I ahev been looking at the device But I am not sure I can tackle the install my self .
Buddy
mrblister@earthlink.net
QUOTE(Habious @ Nov 9 2007, 05:34 PM)
Luxury Motor Works makes/sells the LuxLink module....
Luxury Motor Works
However, it won't solve your problem. The module just tells the car when to make the top go down. If the car won't let the top go down, the module can't make the top go down either. For example. If the retractable tonneau cover in the trunk is not extended in place, the car won't let the top go down, and the LuxLink module can't override this...it's essentially just holding the button down for you.
However, if there's some interlock that's not letting the car put the top down (like the tonneau cover), the light on the top switch should blink, telling you "Hey, something's not right". If you press and hold the button, and the red light on the switch is on solid but the top isn't moving, it's time to head to the dealer. If the light's blinking, it's probably either the tonneau cover not seated properly in the trunk (make sure BOTH sides are slid all the way in place) or the button in the glove box is in "valet" mode...which disables both the retractable top and the button-on-the-dash trunk release.
Good luck and let us know the result.
Luxury Motor Works
However, it won't solve your problem. The module just tells the car when to make the top go down. If the car won't let the top go down, the module can't make the top go down either. For example. If the retractable tonneau cover in the trunk is not extended in place, the car won't let the top go down, and the LuxLink module can't override this...it's essentially just holding the button down for you.
However, if there's some interlock that's not letting the car put the top down (like the tonneau cover), the light on the top switch should blink, telling you "Hey, something's not right". If you press and hold the button, and the red light on the switch is on solid but the top isn't moving, it's time to head to the dealer. If the light's blinking, it's probably either the tonneau cover not seated properly in the trunk (make sure BOTH sides are slid all the way in place) or the button in the glove box is in "valet" mode...which disables both the retractable top and the button-on-the-dash trunk release.
Good luck and let us know the result.
There is a little switch in the glove compartment. If the switch is depressed the top will not operate. Press this button and see if the top works. Hope this helps, Brett
QUOTE (Reyan @ Nov 4 2007, 07:07 PM)
Is there some trick to getting the top to come down? When I press the button it turns red and nothing happens. I made sure the liner was in place and emptied the trunk, but still nothing. Am I doing something wrong or is this thing broken.
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