DJP
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You make comments about people not reading posts correctly!
I said
Just make sure if you do take notice of this confusing advice, make sure the ignition is NOT switched ON or damage WILL be caused, not to the gearbox but to the electronics.
Prey be told then, that I and thousands of other Smart owners CAN think of a very good reason to travel with the key IN THE IGNITION, TURNED TO THE FIRST POSITION, CAR IN NEUTRAL when towing, as this is the safe way to tow a Smart without damage according to the Smart forums, the Smart independent garages I have spoken to, and to Towtal, who fitted our, and many 100s of other, A Frames to Smart Cars. There will be NO "ELECTRONIC" damage to the car if towed in this manner.
I said and I quote from my earlier "prey tell" post
make sure the ignition is NOT switched ON which would be position 2
I did not say or question DO NOT TURN TO FIRST POSITION!
With the key turned to the 1st position, what happens then? Apart from being able to switch the radio on, not a lot? Or does yours do something mine never did?
Hook it up onto A frame and van, put it neutral, take the handbrake off, take the key out, lock it up, check the lights and off you jolly well go:thumb:
BTW our A frame was also fitted by Towtal in 2006, no mention of key position, in or out.
You make comments about people not reading posts correctly!
I said
Just make sure if you do take notice of this confusing advice, make sure the ignition is NOT switched ON or damage WILL be caused, not to the gearbox but to the electronics.
Prey be told then, that I and thousands of other Smart owners CAN think of a very good reason to travel with the key IN THE IGNITION, TURNED TO THE FIRST POSITION, CAR IN NEUTRAL when towing, as this is the safe way to tow a Smart without damage according to the Smart forums, the Smart independent garages I have spoken to, and to Towtal, who fitted our, and many 100s of other, A Frames to Smart Cars. There will be NO "ELECTRONIC" damage to the car if towed in this manner.
I said and I quote from my earlier "prey tell" post
make sure the ignition is NOT switched ON which would be position 2
I did not say or question DO NOT TURN TO FIRST POSITION!
With the key turned to the 1st position, what happens then? Apart from being able to switch the radio on, not a lot? Or does yours do something mine never did?
Hook it up onto A frame and van, put it neutral, take the handbrake off, take the key out, lock it up, check the lights and off you jolly well go:thumb:
BTW our A frame was also fitted by Towtal in 2006, no mention of key position, in or out.
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