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PythonLT1 · 11-23-2013, 02:59 PM

I installed the Mild to Wild kit today. Programmed it to the Garage door buttons tested it before putting interior back together and it worked perfectly.

I was in the car and reving at 1500 rpms to hear the difference and it stopped working, fuse was not blown. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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RiCorvette · 11-23-2013, 09:55 PM

I think I read somewhere it must hit 2000 RPM to activate....

Sugar's ZL1 · 11-24-2013, 09:21 AM

Was this the M-W kit that had Leno on it?

PythonLT1 · 11-24-2013, 10:09 PM

Yeah, Toasted. It worked for 5 times and went dead. Seller replacing, just hope it doesn't do the same thing. It was awesome for the 5 minutes that it worked. Not sure what the replay inside that thing is rated for. Its just a $10.00 wireless with a fuse holder on it.

AG1LE · 11-24-2013, 10:38 PM

Installed my M2W last night, and it works great so-far (very happy with the sound!). Hopefully you don't have any issue with the replacement.

OVERPAR73 · 11-25-2013, 07:37 AM

I went through a couple of them also, piece of junk (IMO), just pull the fuse and be done with it, you never have to mess with it again. You will be so much happier and less frustrated. Good luck!

tonyfred · 11-25-2013, 08:43 AM

I know folks will argue with me, but everytime I hooked mine up, I got a check engine light. Got rid of it and havent had one since.

Tyler H · 11-25-2013, 08:53 AM

I've had mine for almost one year now with absolutely no issues! Love it and also have it programmed into the homelink buttons. It works as advertised. Mild when the family is in the car and wild when you are on your own!

PythonLT1 · 11-25-2013, 11:22 PM

Well thanks for all the replies. Good to see I'm not the only one. Likely more current draw then that relay is rated for. I'll let you know how the next one goes when I get it

PythonLT1 · 11-30-2013, 02:41 PM

I received the replacement unit and reinstalled it. Made sure to test it thoroughly before putting interior back together and it worked. Never thought to check the radio...as long as unit was connected the radio was dead. Clearly these things are not made well and definitely not tested. At this point, fuse stays out. DONE.

gen=5 · 11-30-2013, 04:11 PM

That sucks I almost got one,good thing i didnt...

Fast92RS · 11-30-2013, 08:00 PM

I think the best way to do it is have a hard wired switch. Its cheaper than the m2w switch but requires running wire. I think someone on this forum made a post on it.

11-23-2013, 02:59 PM	#1
PythonLT1 Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS454 4 Speed Convert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 24	Installed Mild To Wild I installed the Mild to Wild kit today. Programmed it to the Garage door buttons tested it before putting interior back together and it worked perfectly. I was in the car and reving at 1500 rpms to hear the difference and it stopped working, fuse was not blown. Anyone else have a similar experience? Python __________________ Factory Ordered 2013 ZL1 BlueRay. Mods: Tints, 15% 3M, Matte Tail Light bezels, Matte Billet Bow Ties

11-24-2013, 09:21 AM	#3
Sugar's ZL1 Ron and Sugar Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Vert A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 108	Was this the M-W kit that had Leno on it? __________________ I Love My 08 Pek a Poo

11-24-2013, 10:09 PM	#4
PythonLT1 Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS454 4 Speed Convert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 24	Yeah, Toasted. It worked for 5 times and went dead. Seller replacing, just hope it doesn't do the same thing. It was awesome for the 5 minutes that it worked. Not sure what the replay inside that thing is rated for. Its just a $10.00 wireless with a fuse holder on it. __________________ Factory Ordered 2013 ZL1 BlueRay. Mods: Tints, 15% 3M, Matte Tail Light bezels, Matte Billet Bow Ties

11-25-2013, 07:37 AM	#6
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	I went through a couple of them also, piece of junk (IMO), just pull the fuse and be done with it, you never have to mess with it again. You will be so much happier and less frustrated. Good luck! __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

11-25-2013, 08:43 AM	#7
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I know folks will argue with me, but everytime I hooked mine up, I got a check engine light. Got rid of it and havent had one since. __________________

11-23-2013, 09:55 PM	#2
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	I think I read somewhere it must hit 2000 RPM to activate....

11-24-2013, 10:38 PM	#5
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Installed my M2W last night, and it works great so-far (very happy with the sound!). Hopefully you don't have any issue with the replacement.

11-25-2013, 08:53 AM	#8
Tyler H XLR8TNG Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary,Ab Posts: 371	I've had mine for almost one year now with absolutely no issues! Love it and also have it programmed into the homelink buttons. It works as advertised. Mild when the family is in the car and wild when you are on your own!

11-25-2013, 11:22 PM	#9
PythonLT1 Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS454 4 Speed Convert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 24	Well thanks for all the replies. Good to see I'm not the only one. Likely more current draw then that relay is rated for. I'll let you know how the next one goes when I get it __________________ Factory Ordered 2013 ZL1 BlueRay. Mods: Tints, 15% 3M, Matte Tail Light bezels, Matte Billet Bow Ties

11-30-2013, 02:41 PM	#10
PythonLT1 Drives: 1972 Chevelle SS454 4 Speed Convert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 24	I received the replacement unit and reinstalled it. Made sure to test it thoroughly before putting interior back together and it worked. Never thought to check the radio...as long as unit was connected the radio was dead. Clearly these things are not made well and definitely not tested. At this point, fuse stays out. DONE. __________________ Factory Ordered 2013 ZL1 BlueRay. Mods: Tints, 15% 3M, Matte Tail Light bezels, Matte Billet Bow Ties

11-30-2013, 04:11 PM	#11
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	That sucks I almost got one,good thing i didnt... Attached Images __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

11-30-2013, 08:00 PM	#12
Fast92RS Drives: 2013 Zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 197	I think the best way to do it is have a hard wired switch. Its cheaper than the m2w switch but requires running wire. I think someone on this forum made a post on it. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Roto-fab cai, Apex catch can, Vmax LSA throttle body, Roto-Fab heat exchanger res, ATI balancer with 5% overdrive pulley, Stainless power 1 7/8" long tube headers.