Ed Help Help Help!!!!
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From: Freeland MD
Ed Help Help Help!!!!
Everything on my 2008 went dead, had to have it towed to the dealer. They are blaming everything on the exhaust control switch I got from Ed at Pipedreams. GM tech said several modules are shorted as a direct result and nothing will be covered by the waranty. They are talking several thousand dollars!!! I don't really believe them but I don't know what I can do. Any ideas!!!
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
Burning Brakes
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Everything on my 2008 went dead, had to have it towed to the dealer. They are blaming everything on the exhaust control switch I got from Ed at Pipedreams. GM tech said several modules are shorted as a direct result and nothing will be covered by the waranty. They are talking several thousand dollars!!! I don't really believe them but I don't know what I can do. Any ideas!!!
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Not sure why you would not email or pm me directly,just happened to find this thread. Mild2wild installed as delivered really can't cause any of the issues you reported. It only acks as a fuse, so either the fuse is in or it's out. Please email me so I can find out your purchase info and how you had it installed leeacustoms@optonline.net
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From: Amelia Island,FL ______ or DFW _________ Sold my 05 MS Coupe ____ bought 08 Vert Blk/JSB, 3LT, F55
This is the same car that was dead last week and had both fobs locked inside. He reported then that his local dealer would not work on it.
Something is wrong here.
Something is wrong here.
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Tracknoob you are correct, WTF
If you want to read here are the details:
Bought the car from Dave at Kerbeck last Nov.
Noticed the wheels were backwards. Dave S told me I could to switch them myself, which I did. Problem #1 solved.
Last week the keyfob would not work to open car. I had to go in through the hatch, which I did. I put the keyfob in the glovebox slot with no responce. So I went and got the other keyfob and tried that one. That one would not work so I tried that one in the glove box also. I was standing outside the car with the door open and both keyfobs inside when my son tried to get by the car with his bike. I shut the door to give him room and I was locked out. I'm sure you can imagine my reaction...
I had to call roadside, I was sure it was the battery. They came over and the driver had a great idea of fishing out the keyfob with a long rod. This worked because the window did not index. Problem #2 solved
I charged, disconnected and reconnected the battery, nothing worked. I called roadside again and like an idiot never thought of removing the exhaust switch. Now GM tech support is blaming the switch for everything and the dealer won't touch it until I agree to pay up! Which they say will be at least $1,000 but probably a lot more!
Now you know the whole story... WTF
Bought the car from Dave at Kerbeck last Nov.
Noticed the wheels were backwards. Dave S told me I could to switch them myself, which I did. Problem #1 solved.
Last week the keyfob would not work to open car. I had to go in through the hatch, which I did. I put the keyfob in the glovebox slot with no responce. So I went and got the other keyfob and tried that one. That one would not work so I tried that one in the glove box also. I was standing outside the car with the door open and both keyfobs inside when my son tried to get by the car with his bike. I shut the door to give him room and I was locked out. I'm sure you can imagine my reaction...
I had to call roadside, I was sure it was the battery. They came over and the driver had a great idea of fishing out the keyfob with a long rod. This worked because the window did not index. Problem #2 solved
I charged, disconnected and reconnected the battery, nothing worked. I called roadside again and like an idiot never thought of removing the exhaust switch. Now GM tech support is blaming the switch for everything and the dealer won't touch it until I agree to pay up! Which they say will be at least $1,000 but probably a lot more!
Now you know the whole story... WTF
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Not sure why you would not email or pm me directly,just happened to find this thread. Mild2wild installed as delivered really can't cause any of the issues you reported. It only acks as a fuse, so either the fuse is in or it's out. Please email me so I can find out your purchase info and how you had it installed leeacustoms@optonline.net
If another dealer won't fix it for you under warranty then it's time to call the GM 800 number and work your way up the food chain. Follow the process.
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I wouldn't think a 'mild to wild' switch (properly installed) would cause this problem. I'd ask for something in writing that explains why the modification caused the problem.
It amazes me how many people suggest you attempt to defraud GM by de-modding the car. Argue the point if the modification didn't cause the problem but have some integrity....don't resort to committing fraud and stealing.