Towing my 2013 Sonic
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Towing my 2013 Sonic
I bought the 2013 Sonic to tow 4 down behind my motor home. I read in the manual that I would have to remove the DLIS fuse. I didn't realize it was under the dash in a most awkward place for a retired senior to have to reach. I have to lay on my back on the ground, use needle nose pliers, can't see where it goes back in, and struggle, struggle, struggle! Yikes! Did I buy the wrong car? I can get it out okay, but re-inserting it is really hard. I went to the service department where I bought it, and also asked for assistance from the Chevy site, but no helpful responses.
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You can get an electrician to wire in a switch somewhere easier to reach that does the same thing as removing the fuse. That way it is only a flip of the switch in a convenient spot.
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I imagined something like that might be possible, but didn't know how to ask for it... I imagine the Chevy service department would have such an electrician. I'll ask. Thanks.
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The Chevy dealer will be very expensive. You should be able to find someone at a repair shop that can do it for a lot less. It is not a difficult mod. Should be very easy to do!
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Here's what I'm going to do when I get around to it.
A homemade version can be made a lot cheaper, but this is how it works.
Blue Ox Fuse ByPass Switch for Towed Vehicles - Mini-Fuse Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring BX88272
http://blueox.com/Uploads/Docs/BX88272.pdf
A homemade version can be made a lot cheaper, but this is how it works.
Blue Ox Fuse ByPass Switch for Towed Vehicles - Mini-Fuse Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring BX88272
http://blueox.com/Uploads/Docs/BX88272.pdf
Last edited by RV Volunteers; February 24th, 2013 at 9:00 AM.
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