Flat tow Chevy Spark
We are flat towing a Chevy Spark with manual transmision. When towing you hardly know it is back there. My only problem is leaving the key in the ignition turned on so the steering is unlocked. I ...
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tatest wrote:
Check to see what actually makes the wheel lock, if it does at all.
On my manual transmission Fit, the lock is not activated until the key is pulled out, so I can leave the key in the "off" position. Same for my manual transmission truck.
It is more towable automatics that have the key problem, i.e. switch must be turned to an "on" position to get the selector out of Park.
Can't do that with the Spark. We tried it.
Chevy's directions are to put the car in neutral, release the hand brake and turn the key to accessory. There are no other instructions.
Strange thing is that we towed well over a thousand miles running all day and never had a problem. The dead battery problem just popped up one day and remained. I think there is some kind of phantom load running which we can't find. It's not worth tracing the entire electrical system, pulling fuses, etc to find it. The battery disconnect suggested by Chevrolet works perfectly and really isn't any bother.
