Mild2Wild Zero drain or regular method?
Drifting
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Sounds like draining the battery would take a couple of things to take place to avoid it I guess you need to hit the "off" button before shutting the car off? Other wise if you leave it in "ON" ( normal closed flap mode) and don't drive for 3-4 weeks then you can potentially drain the battery ?
Are those correct assumptions? IN theory it seems that it could be "Zero Drain" with the traditional install as long as you open the flaps before shutting down.
Are those correct assumptions? IN theory it seems that it could be "Zero Drain" with the traditional install as long as you open the flaps before shutting down.
Drifting
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Zero Drain = Wild Mode at Startup
Normal = Last setting remembered at Startup
Normal can drain battery if:
1. you leave it in the "ON" position
2. shutdown for 3-4 weeks at a time in the "ON" position.
Instructor
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I first used the regular hook up and experienced a sluggish battery on future starts. I then used the zero hook up and have not had any battery issues. I use the battery tender during the winter months when the vette is put up, but so far as a weekend driver everything seems to be O.K. Good luck.
Former Vendor
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From: Brightwaters NY
St. Jude Donor '09
Honestly this thread is becoming full of miss information, I have posted the answer and the instruction have 5 pages of facts. If anyone has additional questions please send me an email or PM
This is correct
Zero Drain = Wild Mode at Startup, can be switched to Mild prior to starting the car if needed, if you press the ingition button without stepping on the clutch or brake.
As delivered = Last setting remembered at startup and can be switched prior to starting the car. Minimal drain if left in the "ON" (OEM shut at startup) setting and could impact startup after 3-4weeks or no use or if not on a battery tender. Almost no drain if left in the "OFF" (Loud always open) setting, really no impact for months.
This is correct
Zero Drain = Wild Mode at Startup, can be switched to Mild prior to starting the car if needed, if you press the ingition button without stepping on the clutch or brake.
As delivered = Last setting remembered at startup and can be switched prior to starting the car. Minimal drain if left in the "ON" (OEM shut at startup) setting and could impact startup after 3-4weeks or no use or if not on a battery tender. Almost no drain if left in the "OFF" (Loud always open) setting, really no impact for months.
Last edited by SonOfDreams; Apr 9, 2009 at 10:58 PM.
Safety Car
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If doing so, one should be sure to unplug the piggyback fuse, and not the white powered lead. The white lead could be left energized and short itself out on a ground inside the fuse block area, potentially damaging the controller and at a minimum blowing the fuse...
Last edited by bub; Apr 9, 2009 at 11:29 PM.
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Safety Car
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Honestly this thread is becoming full of miss information, I have posted the answer and the instruction have 5 pages of facts. If anyone has additional questions please send me an email or PM
This is correct
Zero Drain = Wild Mode at Startup, can be switched to Mild prior to starting the car if needed, if you press the ingition button without stepping on the clutch or brake.
As delivered = Last setting remembered at startup and can be switched prior to starting the car. Minimal drain if left in the "ON" (OEM shut at startup) setting and could impact startup after 3-4weeks or no use or if not on a battery tender. Almost no drain if left in the "OFF" (Loud always open) setting, really no impact for months.
This is correct
Zero Drain = Wild Mode at Startup, can be switched to Mild prior to starting the car if needed, if you press the ingition button without stepping on the clutch or brake.
As delivered = Last setting remembered at startup and can be switched prior to starting the car. Minimal drain if left in the "ON" (OEM shut at startup) setting and could impact startup after 3-4weeks or no use or if not on a battery tender. Almost no drain if left in the "OFF" (Loud always open) setting, really no impact for months.
Former Vendor
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From: Brightwaters NY
St. Jude Donor '09
From post #8
If you are asking me, we have NPP in a box so the install is unique. In the 2yrs we tested mild2wild without the zero drain install we never had a dead battery and we generly only drive 1 or 2 times a week and in the winter 2-3 weeks would go buy.
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Safety Car
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Thanks! Can't wait for mine to get here.
Racer
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I dont have heated seats in my car....is there still a empty fuse slot there, so that I can install the zero drain option?
Last edited by Chris3; Jan 23, 2010 at 08:05 AM.
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I have the M2W with the regular set-up not the zero drain. I leave it in the open position and have not had any problems. It has been on my Vette for 18 months, but...during Winter storage I also use a Battery Tender.
