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Title: Dead Chevrolet toad
Post by: Eric Elliott on November 28, 2004, 11:53:30 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 13114 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/13114)
Dead Chevrolet toad I have not been able to find an ignition switch position that allows toad steering to turn without electric power being switched on. My Silverado K2500HD is towed flat, with transfer case in neutral & "Security" lamp flashing on dashboard. Everything seems OK, but battery is drained after 300 miles of towing.
Must the battery be disconnected to tow? What am I doing wrong? Eric & Terry Elliott
5 Inspire 51321
Title: Re: Dead Chevrolet toad
Post by: Jconn1205@aol Com on November 29, 2004, 08:20:41 am
Yahoo Message Number: 13120 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/13120)
Eric,

What year is your Silverado? Late model GM Trucks no longer have locking steering wheels.
If yours does you can remove the IP fuse (I think) to take care of your battery drain.

Jim C., Hillsborough, NC
2003 MADP
Title: Re: Dead Chevrolet toad
Post by: Henk J Bots on November 29, 2004, 10:39:59 am
Yahoo Message Number: 13126 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/13126)
When I purchased a Jeep Liberty, I made the dealer disconnect the steeringwheel lock. The safety I get from not having to worry about the key position is more important than the benefits from the lock.
Plus, you don't need to even have the key in the toad.
After experiencing a dead battery, as well as a blown tire and on-fire wheel on a previous Jeep, I have learned the value of not having a steeringwheel lock on a toad.

Quote from: Eric Elliott
> I have not been able to find an ignition switch position that allows

toad

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steering to turn without electric power being switched on. My Silverado > K2500HD is towed flat, with transfer case in neutral & "Security" lamp > flashing on dashboard. Everything seems OK, but battery is drained

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Title: Re: Dead Chevrolet toad
Post by: Terry A Brewer on November 29, 2004, 06:19:34 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 13145 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/13145)
Eric