18-20v Lithium Soft Start Low Voltage Module v4.0 - ML Toys Store
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18-20v Lithium Soft Start Low Voltage Module v4.0

Product code: Lithium-Kit

Product Description

This kit will allow you to use 18 or 20v lithium power tool batteries in your Peg Perego, Kid Trax, or Power Wheels , or other brand 12 volt ride-on. It solves 2 of the big problems that people encounter when trying to wire a lithium battery in:


1. The module has a low-voltage cutoff that many tool batteries do not have. If you over-discharge a lithium battery it won't charge again and may catch fire. With this module the LED lights up and an alarm sounding at 15.5 volts. When the voltage drops below 15 volts for 60 seconds the power will shut off. Make sure this voltage minimum is within your battery manufacturer's guidelines.
2. The initial "punch" that a lithium battery sends through the motors, gears, and switches normally destroys them. The module has a "soft-start" that gradually applies power to the wheels over a few seconds if it senses there is too much amperage surge. A regular voltage reducer will not stop the initial punch and limits top speed. You'll still have the same top speed with this module. The wheels will still be able to spin on pavement too. In high traction areas the module will be limiting that initial amperage surge which does all of the damage. That's where you'll see reduced wheel spin.

Things to be aware of before using lithium batteries with or without this module:
A. A cheap quality or old battery may swell or even catch fire regardless of this module. This is because of the high amperage demand of a ride-on car. If the battery isn't capable of providing it then bad things can happen. The heavier the car or tougher the terrain the higher the amp demand is. This module will not prevent those problems.
B. You still need to use motors and gears capable of 18-20 volts of power.
C. The soft start feature is not adjustable. This module will only work for 18-20v lithium batteries. Any higher and it will fail. Running 2 lithium batteries in parallel may overpower the module from the increased discharge rating and is not warrantied. Do not use batteries with variable voltage.
D. Secure your lithium battery holder and this module to the car with double-sided tape, screws, hot glue, or whatever works for you. Bouncing electronics is never a good idea. The larger the space the better the module will cool.
E. You can use our Voltage Reduction Module to connect our Lighting Kit in your vehicle. Attach the module on the black and white wires leading from the module.
F. This module is compatible with the Brake Reduction Module.
G. Lithium batteries usually have a much lower amperage rating then an SLA battery. Stock Power Wheels batteries are 9.5amps. The lower your amperage the less run time you'll get. Plus increasing voltage reduces run time. We still prefer SLA batteries for kids to get the most fun out of ride-ons for this reason.
H. This unit is not waterproof.
I. Unplug when not in use.

Please select the battery adapter type for your battery. If you are going to use your own adapter it MUST have at least 14 gauge wire or larger. Smaller wire can lead to failure or fire.

It is CRITICAL that you follow the installation video linked here. Please watch the video BEFORE PURCHASING. If you have any questions along the way please contact us GoFast@MLToys.com before applying power.

The purchaser of this product must understand that MLToys bears NO liability in damage to a vehicle or property, or injury caused to a driver or pedestrian, caused by lithium batteries or the driving related incidents. Never leave a lithium battery plugged in when not in use and never allow a child to use a lithium battery unattended.

Easy Installation Instructions:

Download written Lithium Module Installation Instructions (Fused Version)

Download written Lithium Module Installation Instructions (Breaker Version)

and watch video:

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Customer Reviews

Based on 39 reviews
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Devin L.
Soft start

Very easy install going along with the video which is why I keep coming back for mods. Shipping was quick and support is great. Thanks!

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Eric Coultas
Nice complete unit. Easy to install.

Can confirm that it works for the voltage cutoff to prevent completely depleting the batteries. Starts beeping intermittently and then completely shuts off if I don’t get the battery swapped fairly quickly. Assume it also does as described regarding limiting initial amperage to preserve the motors/gears. Kids jeep still does wicked burnouts and donuts with the 20v batteries though.
I have porter cable batteries so bought my own adapter off of amazon. It came with an inline blade fuse holder so I just used that instead of the breaker that this module came with.

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Rich slansky
power wheels tool battery conversion

I tried the cheap conversion kit from amazon. it kept blowing fuses and destroyed the gears. i changed to ml toys module and it seems to have cured the problems we were having. Im going to buy another module for a utv type toy and see if it works on it

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Aaron Schaller
24 V 4WD

We bought a 24 V 4wd from Walmart. It only lasted about 15 min and walmart wouldn't take it back since it was out of warranty. We used this devise with Ryobi battery and stole a couple of parts from a power wheels and the car runs good. 4wd and everything

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Patrick Weitnauer
Not clear instructions

Can't get it to work or the stage 5 gearbox. Waste of money since they don't allow returns either

Please contact support GoFast@MLToys.com sand we'll help walk you through the install process.

 

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