Flat tow Chevy Spark
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Jan-17-2014 06:13 PM
My only problem is leaving the key in the ignition turned on so the steering is unlocked. I forgot to start it during pit stops and had a dead battery. Is there a fuse to pull???
Or better still has anyone disabled the steering wheel lock so you don't need to insert the key?
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Sep-30-2024 07:46 PM
Wouldn't be easier to put a quick disconnect on the battery so it wouldn't drain the battery
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Oct-01-2024 05:39 AM
Not sure if you are aware but you are responding to a post that's 10 years old.
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Jan-20-2014 08:58 AM
The brake tail and turn signal run are powered by the coach.
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Jan-19-2014 05:33 PM
afrescop wrote:Bulb and socket wiring kit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VAUQ2I
If the battery is disconnected how do you get the brake, tail and turn signal lights to work?
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Jan-19-2014 01:34 PM
ontken wrote:
It looks like I will be buying a battery disconnect, the steering whell does lock and the key must be turned to stop it from locking. I will let you know how it works out. Thanks for all the suggestions.
If the battery is disconnected how do you get the brake, tail and turn signal lights to work?
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Jan-19-2014 01:11 PM
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Jan-18-2014 05:22 PM
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.
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Jan-18-2014 04:21 PM
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.
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Jan-18-2014 03:34 PM
The battery disconnect works perfectly, was inexpensive, easy to install and solved the problem. Why would anyone want to start with running charge lines or disabling the steering lock?
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Jan-18-2014 02:15 PM
Next, a little more complicated, charge line.
More invasive, modify steering lock.
Charge line is the one I would consider in this case.
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Jan-18-2014 12:38 PM
It may very well void any warranties, so keep that in mind as well.
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Jan-18-2014 11:31 AM
There is NO FUSE to pull for this car. We have spoken directly to Chevy about it.
We bought a battery disconnect switch and it is working perfectly. We disconnect the battery when we hook up and reconnect it when we disconnect the toad.
Hope this helps.
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Jan-18-2014 10:24 AM
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Jan-18-2014 09:21 AM
I don't recall what the solution was, I will poke and see if I can get a response.
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