karenandcollins Report post Posted May 4, 2012 We just bought a new 2012 Chevy Equinox & have flat towed from TX to San Diego & all the miles are on the car's odometer. I called Chevy yesterday & the guy I spoke with wasn't particularly knowledgeable, but did some checking & came back & said there was no way to avoid that except use a dolly, which we don't want to do since we bought this to flat tow. I sure hate to think about using up my whole warranty on a car I'm not even driving that much. Anyone have any experience with this. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrwitt Report post Posted May 4, 2012 This probably isn't going to help much, but I do remember about 8-10 years ago a company advertised a product that disconnected the speedometer when the power cord was connected to the motorhome. I have no personal experience with it and haven't heard anything about it in recent years so it probably was discontiuned. I remember thinking at the time that it sounded like it would violate the laws about not messing with the speedometer readings, but that was just a guess. Maybe someone out there will read this and will remember who made the product. If someone could provide the company name, maybe you could track it down. Or just try googling "speedometer disconnect." Good luck! Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pierside Report post Posted May 4, 2012 I have a 2010 Equinox that I recently started to dinghy tow. I will have to check but I don't believe the odometer registers the mileage. In your owners manual should be a procedure to follow for dinghy towing. The procedure involves removing the "discrete logic ignition switch" fuse. This fuse is located in the instrument panel fuse block located on the passenger side panel of the center console. This may stop the recording of mileage during towing. Sorry I couldn't give you a firm answer. Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidneycat Report post Posted May 4, 2012 I have a 2010 Equinox, this is what I did: I had a battery disconnect at the battery put on similar to the shut off switch on the RV battery. Mounted it on the back side of the core support. I ran a power line off the positive post of the battery with a fuse to inside the vehicle and mounted left side under the dash lower plastic dash panel to run a Brake Buddy. Brake Buddy will provide this kit for free if you call them. When I tow I put the vehicle in neutral , ignition switch on, disconnect the power and nothing will show as to mileage. No longer need to pull fuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenandcollins Report post Posted May 4, 2012 We have a ready brake & did have a battery disconnect mounted on the battery-- not sure if that is the same thing. We put the car in neutral & turn on acc, but it still racks up the miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Our 2011 does not register mileage when we tow it. There is a fuse to pull to keep the battery from discharging, but when not pulled the mileage still does not register. I would call the Chevrolet customer hot line and ask them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenandcollins Report post Posted May 5, 2012 I called yesterday & the guy told me that unless I put it on a dolly or a trailer it would register. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
