Does 2009 Nissan Versa Require Battery Disconnect to Flat Tow
Published 09/28/2022
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I have a 2009 Nissan Versa with a stand transmission. I know I have to leave the key on to unlock the steering but with all accessories on and the bell dining won’t that drain the battery. Can I disconnect the battery or pull a fuse after the wheel is unlocked?
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
I pulled up the owners manual for your 2009 Nissan Versa and the standard transmission versions of the vehicle can be flat towed but there is no mention of needing to leave the key in the on position to keep the wheel unlocked. This is most likely due to vehicle not having a steering wheel lock which is common for manual transmission vehicles.
You will need a base plate kit to flat tow your vehicle which for that you'd want the Blue Ox part # BX1838.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
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