Logic Pro 9 Automation Issue

[Smart Guy]

So I start with a fresh midi track for my Virus TI in Logic. If I open the filter on my TI's GUI on the screen, why does it get pulled down when I hit the space bar to start the track. There is NO AUTOMATION recorded yet. I even go to the "View" pull down menu and make sure to "delete ALL AUTOMATION on that track. It still pulls the filter closed when I hit the spacebar.

Any ideas?

Thanks, MC