towing an automatic car
How important is it to disconnect the battery on a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic shift when towing? Brad
Forum Discussion
First off,
Is the Fiesta "Flat towable"? Second, if so, what are the procedures in the Operators Manual? Third, if it's flat towable and, there are a set of procedures in the Operators Manual, does one of them say to leave the key in a certain position for say, "steering wheel lock/unlock"? Fourth, if that's the situation, then, what kind of electronics is in the "ON" state when that key is in that position, i.e. Radio, GPS, etc.?
If any of the above are YES, and, there's any form of auxiliary braking system that utilizes the toads electronic system i.e. "battery", then there will be a drain on the battery of the Fiesta. Now, if an auxiliary braking system is in use that utilizes the Fiestas battery, then obviously you cannot disconnect it, just to save it from being drained while towing due to other system drains while in motion.
So, you'll have to answer some of the questions in order for anyone here to assist you with a more accurate answer.
Scott
Is the Fiesta "Flat towable"? Second, if so, what are the procedures in the Operators Manual? Third, if it's flat towable and, there are a set of procedures in the Operators Manual, does one of them say to leave the key in a certain position for say, "steering wheel lock/unlock"? Fourth, if that's the situation, then, what kind of electronics is in the "ON" state when that key is in that position, i.e. Radio, GPS, etc.?
If any of the above are YES, and, there's any form of auxiliary braking system that utilizes the toads electronic system i.e. "battery", then there will be a drain on the battery of the Fiesta. Now, if an auxiliary braking system is in use that utilizes the Fiestas battery, then obviously you cannot disconnect it, just to save it from being drained while towing due to other system drains while in motion.
So, you'll have to answer some of the questions in order for anyone here to assist you with a more accurate answer.
Scott
