Expert Answers about Chevrolet Spark

• Locating Brake Light Switch on 2017 Chevy Sonic for Installing SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System
• In order to find the cold side of the brake light switch for connecting the red wire on the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System # SM99251, you will need to test for the wire beneath the brake pedal that only receives power when the brake pedal is activated. You can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the wires on your vehicle. I was unable to find what color wire this is on your 2017 Chevy Spark. Also note that for the SMI Braking System to work properly on your vehicle, you...
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• How to Power a Supplemental Braking System on a 2017 Chevrolet Spark
• In order to use the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 on your 2017 Chevrolet Spark you are going to want to disconnect the positive battery terminal with a battery disconnected like part # RM-766. The negative battery terminal on the battery will need to remain intact in order for the SMI Stay-IN-Play to function properly. I have attached a sample install on the battery disconnect for you as well.
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• Install Instructions for Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System TR118821
• I attached the two sheets of the install instructions for the Tow Ready Kit part # TR118821 that you referenced.
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• Why Do Diodes have Two Input Terminals and Only One Output
• Diodes like the part # RM-790 have two wires on the input side so that you can have two different power sources activating a single circuit (the out side) and not have to worry about the power circuits backfeeding on each other.
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• Why Does the Key Need to be Turned to ACC/ACCESSORY When Flat Towing a 2014 Chevy Spark
• The reason that you need to turn the key to ACC/ACCESSORY when flat towing your 2014 Chevrolet Spark is so that the steering wheel will be unlocked. Otherwise the steering wheel will be locked and you will ruin your vehicle. It will cause your battery to slowly drain, but you can install a Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 on your Spark to help maintain the battery charge level while it is being flat towed. You can run the wire from the charge line kit to the center pin of...
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• How to Install Curt Universal Adjustable Tow Bar on 2017 Chevy Spark
• I've linked the installation instructions of the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs # C19745, but this is a universal style tow bar so there are not vehicle specific instructions that are applicable to your 2017 Chevy Spark. This tow bar is typically used on vehicles with steel bumpers, so you will need to mount this to a flat, metal section of your vehicle's bumper; this may require modification of the bumper and holes to be cut. It is also noted...
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• Is Trimming Of Fascia On 2017 Chevrolet Spark Required When Installing Trailer Hitch
• You are correct. The photos of the trailer hitch installations do appear as though the hitch receiver is below the fascia. Since the fascia wraps under the vehicle the trimming is done on the underside so the receiver can fit. I have attached a photo of the fascia that shows how much is trimmed on the underside for the Curt Hitch, part # C11433. This is a Class l and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Curt requires a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 for all non-trailer loads, like...
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• Why Does Battery of Vehicle Need to Disconnect Sometimes when Flat Towing
• For a lot of vehicles you have to have the ignition in the ON or ACC position to unlock the steering wheel so that it can steer behind the vehicle flat towing it. Normally this would drain the battery fairly quickly so the solution is to unhook the battery with the ignition in the correct position to allow the wheels to steer and not drain the battery at the same time. We have the Roadmaster battery disconnect kit part # RM-766 which will automatically disconnect the battery of the towed...
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• How Long Will It Take to Install the Brake Buddy Stealth
• There really isn't a way for me to give you an accurate, down-to-the-minute guess as to how long it's going to take you to install the Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking # HM39530. However I can tell you that if you've got any degree of mechanical experience it shouldn't take you 12 hours to complete this installation. Someone with experience installing these should take roughly 6 hours, but I can see this taking 8 hours in some cases.
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• Do I Need to Disconnect the Battery to Flat-Tow a 2020 Spark LS Manual Transmission
• You will have to disconnect the battery on your 2020 Chevrolet Spark to flat-tow it. Since the battery will be disconnected, the ignition will not be in accessory mode. You will not need to disconnect the Electronic Stable Control system. To disconnect the battery I recommend the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System # RM-766. I recommend this switch because it easily disconnects the battery in your towed vehicle. You will...
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• Is Trimming Required to Install Curt Hitch on a 2017 Chevy Spark
• The Curt hitch part # C11433 is a fit for your 2017 Chevy Spark and it requires a bit of rear fascia trimming. I attached the instructions that shows some great pictures of how much trimming is required.
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• What Happens if I Dont Disconnect My Battery When I am Flat Towing My Chevy Spark?
• Leaving the battery connected will completely drain your battery and damage it. You don't want to completely kill your battery. Therefore disconnecting the battery on your 2021 Chevy Spark prevents the battery from going dead while the vehicle's being flat towed. If you do not want to disconnect the battery then I recommend adding the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch item # RM-766. This kit lets you disable the battery circuit without physically needing to disconnect...
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• Preparation Steps to Flat Tow 2018 Chevy Spark with Manual Transmission
• When it comes to flat towing any vehicle, that auto maker generally gets the final word on the preparation steps that are required. If Chevy made revisions to the original printed manual in the form of the add-on flyer then I would suggest you observe the information in the most recent material. Some vehicles do require a battery disconnect. Page 270 of the online manual does indicate "1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission to...
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• Brake Buddy Classic 3 Power Source
• You would not want to power your braking system that way because if there was a disconnect between the RV and vehicle your Brake Buddy system # HM39494 would have no power running to it. The # HM39494 comes with the BrakeBuddy Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Kit Item # BB54FR to ensure you're battery stays charged while towing. Hybrid brakes don't require as much of a push because they are assisted. You'll want to match the style of brakes of the towed vehicle when choosing between the hybrid...
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• Wiring Diagram for Diode Tow Bar Wiring on a 2017 Chevy Spark
• RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring Item # RM-9243-1 is all you will need to wire your 2017 Chevy Spark for flat towing. Your 2018 Newmar Vetana should already have a 7-Way trailer connector on it which means the brake lights and turn signals are combined in that connector despite what type of tail light system the RV has. On the vehicle side the wiring will provide a combined brake/turn signals on each side and running lights. If you want to...
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• Installation Instructions for Roadmaster Flat Towing Base Plates for 2019 Chevy Spark
• It looks like you're trying to install base plates for flat towing on a 2019 Chevy Spark; there may not be any videos specifically for the base plates you were looking at, but there are some available for this particular vehicle that you can use as a guide to see what is entailed since the process will be basically the same. I recommend checking out the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523202-5, which are also a confirmed fit on the 2019 Chevy Spark and have...
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• Installation Instructions for Demco Base Plate Kit on 2017 Chevy Spark
• We currently haven't had the opportunity to install the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519326 on a 2017 Chevy Spark (Manual transmission - excluding ACTIV) as of January 2020, but the link for the instructions should be working now so you can reference them if you are interested in this system. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not...
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• Flat Towing A 2021 Chevy Spark With A Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System
• Your 2021 Chevy Spark LT Manual can be flat towed and it is very important that you follow the steps in the owner's manual, including disconnecting the negative battery cable. You'll be connecting the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR to a 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps Item # RM-9332 that will be connected to the vehicle's battery. You'll also need some larger connectors for the that attach to the battery which are item # DW05705-1. I recommend getting a...
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• Installation of Curt Trailer Hitch on 2017 Chevy Spark
• On your 2017 Chevy Spark, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11433 will require enlarging the rearmost hole because there is a plate at the bumper that won't allow access from the end according to the attached installation details. The Curt hitch is a robust hitch with a 200 lb tongue weight and a 2000 lb towing capacity. You won't have any trouble with the hitch as the vehicle is not rated for what the hitch can handle. The Curt hitch will require the stabilization strap # 18050 for...
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• Is the Stop Light Switch Kit Part # RM-751480 Required for a 2018 Chevrolet Spark
• On certain vehicles, the stop light circuit does not carry a 12 volt signal while the vehicle is off. The 12 volt power on the vehicle's stop light circuit will be needed to illuminate a light in the vehicle's windshield that will be used to tell if the brakes are being activated while sitting in your RV. The Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751480 will indeed be required while using the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 on your 2018 Chevrolet Spark....
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