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tramtwo · 06-25-2013, 02:11 PM

Very easy to check.... have someone gas on it while you eyball the baffles in the tail pipe. Be safe!!

HaulnSS · 06-25-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Very easy to check.... have someone gas on it while you eyball the baffles in the tail pipe. Be safe!!

That is what my plan was this evening. I am going to put the fuse back in and see what it does. Then I will reconnect the m2w.

I did notice before I ever started to take the side carpet off, the top of the carpet was already pulled out of the push in thingy. Made me think someone had been there before, but I bought it new.

Superjoe · 06-25-2013, 03:02 PM

I would have thought that the original fuse is bad, but if you did a M2W switch of some kind than you have already been in there and replaced the fuse. It is possible that both the factory fuse was bad and there is something wrong with your DIY kit. If that portion fails it defaults to open, hence why people just pull the fuse. I woudl test the fuse with a mutimeter and also test your kit "fuse" with a multimeter to make sure the resistance is actually changing.

Bauer2 · 06-25-2013, 03:05 PM

Also a very easy way to tell is clean your exhaust pipes after driving around for a day if only one pipe is dirty then your valve isn't working. When I had my fuse pulled only the inside pipe would get dirty.

Meister · 06-25-2013, 03:16 PM

I noticed that on my Mild to Wild remote the exhaust goes to "loud" mode when the "off" button is pressed and it quiets down (back to normal NPP operation) when the "on" button is pressed. Seemed weired to me. Also, when the exhaust is loud (off in my case) my outer tips are the ones that get dirtier. That part is what I expected per other discussions.

Bauer2 · 06-25-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroMike13

I noticed that on my Mild to Wild remote the exhaust goes to "loud" mode when the "off" button is pressed and it quiets down (back to normal NPP operation) when the "on" button is pressed. Seemed weired to me. Also, when the exhaust is loud (off in my case) my outer tips are the ones that get dirtier. That part is what I expected per other discussions.

Think of it this way it might help you. Off the solenoid is un-energized so it stays in its natural state of open. With it on it is energized so the solenoid can close. Hopefully this helps.

Lord knows I could be wrong about which pipe was dirty but I could have sworn it was the inside pipes that got dirty. Hell I have a hard enough time remembering what I did two minutes ago lol.

Wolvie70 · 06-25-2013, 05:45 PM

I have the M2W switch. Go to the highway set cruise to 70 mph. Now press the off and you will hear it get louder or press on and it will get more quiet. It is noticeable. Also you will get a lot more pops thru the exhaust if they are open.

I prefer open for town cruising and normal for highway.

Just revving it or your test you are doing will not tell you. I went thru the same until I did the cruise test.

Good Luck

Wolvie70 · 06-25-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroMike13

I noticed that on my Mild to Wild remote the exhaust goes to "loud" mode when the "off" button is pressed and it quiets down (back to normal NPP operation) when the "on" button is pressed. Seemed weired to me. Also, when the exhaust is loud (off in my case) my outer tips are the ones that get dirtier. That part is what I expected per other discussions.

It is "off" because you are turning the factory setting to off. Not turning theirs on.

And pretty sure you are correct on he outer gets dirtier.

cornerspeed92 · 06-25-2013, 07:12 PM

This is what mine looks like with the fuse pulled.This is after 1 tank of Shell,im in the middle of seeing if the top grades make a difference as to what comes out the tail pipe.I have Chevron in now,and then will run Mobil,if there is any noticeable difference on what they look like i will post the pics.

cottrellj2 · 06-25-2013, 07:20 PM

That is normal for npp with a fuse pull. Before the fuse pull, the inside would get dirty as well. I could also hear the flap sometimes. I think you are correct. Your flap has never operated.

bumblebeecamaro · 06-25-2013, 07:58 PM

I did the fuse pull on my ZL1 and I think it sounds just right. Not too loud but you can definitely tell the car has some power under the hood.

cornerspeed92 · 06-25-2013, 08:05 PM

I love the sound on a cold start,she just sounds angry

HaulnSS · 06-30-2013, 12:32 PM

Confirmed, my dual mode exhaust is always wild. I put fuses back in and tested, flap never closes, had someone rev car to 2k and flap didn't move. Think it has been this way since new. Chances are, this is how I will run it 99% of the time, but I still want it to work. The fuse looks good

cornerspeed92 · 06-30-2013, 01:10 PM

Someone here said that the car has to be put in gear and driven.I did the same thing,i haven't put the fuse back in and tried it though.

06-25-2013, 03:02 PM	#17
Superjoe Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 57	I would have thought that the original fuse is bad, but if you did a M2W switch of some kind than you have already been in there and replaced the fuse. It is possible that both the factory fuse was bad and there is something wrong with your DIY kit. If that portion fails it defaults to open, hence why people just pull the fuse. I woudl test the fuse with a mutimeter and also test your kit "fuse" with a multimeter to make sure the resistance is actually changing. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 2013 2SS/RS NPP 1LE (TPW 2/4)

06-25-2013, 07:12 PM	#23
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	This is what mine looks like with the fuse pulled.This is after 1 tank of Shell,im in the middle of seeing if the top grades make a difference as to what comes out the tail pipe.I have Chevron in now,and then will run Mobil,if there is any noticeable difference on what they look like i will post the pics. Attached Images

06-25-2013, 07:20 PM	#24
cottrellj2 Blue Ray SCPO Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 61 View My Garage	That is normal for npp with a fuse pull. Before the fuse pull, the inside would get dirty as well. I could also hear the flap sometimes. I think you are correct. Your flap has never operated. __________________

06-25-2013, 07:58 PM	#25
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I did the fuse pull on my ZL1 and I think it sounds just right. Not too loud but you can definitely tell the car has some power under the hood. __________________

06-30-2013, 12:32 PM	#27
HaulnSS 2013 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Dual Mode Join Date: May 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 219	Confirmed, my dual mode exhaust is always wild. I put fuses back in and tested, flap never closes, had someone rev car to 2k and flap didn't move. Think it has been this way since new. Chances are, this is how I will run it 99% of the time, but I still want it to work. The fuse looks good __________________ Hurst, Mojave Interior, 20% tint, Dual Mode Exhaust, ZL1 Splitter, ZL1 rockers, Blade spoiler, 3D Carbon rear quarter spats, CAI, Headers, M2W, catch can, apex scoop, LED DRL's, smoke side markers, billet aluminum SS emblems, Street Scene lower grill with scoops, BMR subframe connectors, lowering springs, bushings. Forgeline 20" w Nitto 315/275

06-25-2013, 02:11 PM	#15
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Very easy to check.... have someone gas on it while you eyball the baffles in the tail pipe. Be safe!!

06-25-2013, 03:05 PM	#18
Bauer2 Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE and 2009 R1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 320 View My Garage	Also a very easy way to tell is clean your exhaust pipes after driving around for a day if only one pipe is dirty then your valve isn't working. When I had my fuse pulled only the inside pipe would get dirty.

06-25-2013, 03:16 PM	#19
Meister Drives: 2016 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 184	I noticed that on my Mild to Wild remote the exhaust goes to "loud" mode when the "off" button is pressed and it quiets down (back to normal NPP operation) when the "on" button is pressed. Seemed weired to me. Also, when the exhaust is loud (off in my case) my outer tips are the ones that get dirtier. That part is what I expected per other discussions.

06-25-2013, 05:45 PM	#21
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717	I have the M2W switch. Go to the highway set cruise to 70 mph. Now press the off and you will hear it get louder or press on and it will get more quiet. It is noticeable. Also you will get a lot more pops thru the exhaust if they are open. I prefer open for town cruising and normal for highway. Just revving it or your test you are doing will not tell you. I went thru the same until I did the cruise test. Good Luck

06-25-2013, 08:05 PM	#26
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I love the sound on a cold start,she just sounds angry

06-30-2013, 01:10 PM	#28
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Someone here said that the car has to be put in gear and driven.I did the same thing,i haven't put the fuse back in and tried it though.