Can 2014 GMC Terrain be Safely Driven After Removing Fuse 32 for Flat Towing

Published 05/01/2015

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Question:

Is it safe to drive my GMC terrain without replacing fuse 32, when I reach my destination after towing?

asked by: Mimi

Expert Reply:

Fuse 32 inside the in-cab fuse panel on the 2014 GMC Terrain is for the ignition switch. It appears to control a switch related to the key position in the ignition. The vehicle will still start and run but something related to the ignition will not have power if you do so. Therefore it is not recommended to drive without it.

You can install a bypass switch # RM76511 to disable power to this fuse rather than having to pull it and put it back in every time. When flat towing the vehicle just flip the switch to the off position and when ready to drive it again flip it to the on position. I have linked a video showing how it installs.

expert reply by: Michael H