towing 2014 gmc 4-wheel drive truck.
does anyone tow a GMC 2014 4-wheel drive truck. If so, how do you disconnect the ground wire from the battery? Is there a disconnect switch that can be used instead of just removing the ground from th...
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Well,
First off, the OP states that the battery has to be disconnected "as per GM requirement". So, at this point, without reading his/her owners manual, I would assume that he/she is attempting to do things correctly. Yes, our 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 does not require any battery disconnect during towing but, as I've said before many times, THINGS CHANGE! And, it can change from model year to model year. So, at this time, I'd say to the OP, double check your procedure for getting your truck ready to tow, in the owners manual and verify that the battery does IN FACT, need to be disconnected.
And, as has been stated, if in fact the battery needs to be disconnected during towing, then there's a couple of ways out on this issue. You can use a "Knife" switch, like the one shown, or, just disconnect the negative cable or, a charge line from the RV will most likely charge the trucks battery enough to overcome whatever is still on, if the key needs to be in any position but off. Good luck.
Scott
First off, the OP states that the battery has to be disconnected "as per GM requirement". So, at this point, without reading his/her owners manual, I would assume that he/she is attempting to do things correctly. Yes, our 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 does not require any battery disconnect during towing but, as I've said before many times, THINGS CHANGE! And, it can change from model year to model year. So, at this time, I'd say to the OP, double check your procedure for getting your truck ready to tow, in the owners manual and verify that the battery does IN FACT, need to be disconnected.
And, as has been stated, if in fact the battery needs to be disconnected during towing, then there's a couple of ways out on this issue. You can use a "Knife" switch, like the one shown, or, just disconnect the negative cable or, a charge line from the RV will most likely charge the trucks battery enough to overcome whatever is still on, if the key needs to be in any position but off. Good luck.
Scott
