v50 being towed with flat battery

waverdale · Jan 3rd, 2018, 20:43

hi
i have to tow my v50 to the dealers tomorrow as its got an imobiliser issue and wont start.i will be towing it on my own with an A frame.
with the steering lock being electric i will tow with the key on position 1 with the hazard lights on.
question is what would happen if the battery failed on route, would the steering lock remain off or would it lock its self
thanks

MacV50 · Jan 3rd, 2018, 21:10

In the interests of safety for other road users I'd recommend getting it on a flat bed instead of towing.

waverdale · Jan 3rd, 2018, 21:16

i didnt mention that i have towed over 20 times on my own with an A frame however i havent had a volvo before or had electronic stearing release
thanks

Martin Cox · Jan 3rd, 2018, 22:58

If you are taking it to a Volvo dealer, why not ask them for their advice before setting off. They should be able to give you a definitive answer. Having said that, if the battery is healthy, I can't see there being any problem (he said, speaking with the supreme confidence of the ignorant!).

Tannaton · Jan 3rd, 2018, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by waverdale

i didnt mention that i have towed over 20 times on my own with an A frame however i havent had a volvo before or had electronic stearing release
thanks

Unless the vehicle which you are towing the V50 with is registered on its V5 as a recovery vehicle you will be committing a criminal offence if you tow it with an A frame. The chances of a policeman spotting you who actually knows the law is quite slim but if one does - or DVSA you will end up with a prohibition notice and in court as you are towing an unbraked trailer which will be i.r.o. 200% overweight.

To answer your question however no the electric lock will not re-apply if the battery goes flat, it needs electrical power to do that.

waverdale · Jan 3rd, 2018, 23:26

hi thanks to all of you for the advice, thinking it may be better to get it taken in on a recovery
thanks again
steve

Jan 3rd, 2018, 20:43	#1
waverdale New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2018 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: newcastle	v50 being towed with flat battery hi i have to tow my v50 to the dealers tomorrow as its got an imobiliser issue and wont start.i will be towing it on my own with an A frame. with the steering lock being electric i will tow with the key on position 1 with the hazard lights on. question is what would happen if the battery failed on route, would the steering lock remain off or would it lock its self thanks

Jan 3rd, 2018, 21:10	#2
MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 08:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	In the interests of safety for other road users I'd recommend getting it on a flat bed instead of towing.

Jan 3rd, 2018, 21:16	#3
waverdale New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2018 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: newcastle	i didnt mention that i have towed over 20 times on my own with an A frame however i havent had a volvo before or had electronic stearing release thanks

Jan 3rd, 2018, 22:58	#4
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	If you are taking it to a Volvo dealer, why not ask them for their advice before setting off. They should be able to give you a definitive answer. Having said that, if the battery is healthy, I can't see there being any problem (he said, speaking with the supreme confidence of the ignorant!).

Jan 3rd, 2018, 23:26	#6
waverdale New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2018 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: newcastle	hi thanks to all of you for the advice, thinking it may be better to get it taken in on a recovery thanks again steve

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