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hhh5115
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Well my wife lost our only key fob, on top of that I have to tow it an hr away to a dealership. Does anyone know how I can get the car in nuetral without a key??
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KuroNekko
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I'm assuming it's an automatic. The tow truck driver will know this, but all automatics have a shift lock bypass. It's accessed by removing the small cover on the automatic's shifter. Once that cover is removed, you can use an object like a pen or screw driver to push down on a button located inside the shifter housing. This will then allow you to shift into any position without the key or engine being on.
I have circled in red the shift lock bypass access cover in the picture below.
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Speed_Racer
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If it's AWD, make sure you get it towed with both axles off the ground!
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KuroNekko
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Speed_Racer wrote:If it's AWD, make sure you get it towed with both axles off the ground!
Yeah. I'd specifically request a flatbed tow truck.
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hhh5115
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Awesome!!!! I have just the two front wheel drive it all wheel. Than you.
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