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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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I have a 2006 gs430. I towed my car home due to a flat tire, after I changed out my rim started the car and now p/s light comes on. How did this happen? Is it bcuz of the tow? I'm lost
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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How did you tow it? Flat bed?
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No flatbed, raised the back end up.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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Arent are cars supposed to be flatbed towed and not pulled from those other tow trucks.(forgot what they call them.)
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Arent are cars supposed to be flatbed towed and not pulled from those other tow trucks.(forgot what they call them.)
Wheel-lift?
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Originally Posted by deca1234
No flatbed, raised the back end up.
Right way for towing a RWD.
But did you put the engine switch to "ACC" mode so the steering can be unlocked.
If not, the locking mechanism could have been damaged.
It's in the manual.
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Well there you have it, You towed it wrong, you have to use a flatbed read your user manual.
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Well there you have it, You towed it wrong, you have to use a flatbed read your user manual.
Ouch...I would agree with this analysis.
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