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Question about Flatbedding a Tacoma Automatic in Park with locked doors

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by scottinsgfny, Jul 24, 2014.

  1. Jul 24, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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    scottinsgfny

    scottinsgfny [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Long story but the Garage that my Tacoma was at couldn't locate the keys and the vehicle was locked and in park - It's an Automatic.
    They put in on a flatbed and dropped it at the Toyota dealership without contacting me.
    The Toyota dealership "claims" that the tow guys know how to get it in Neutral from the outside to safely move it.

    Sound like reality or they giving me a line?

    Should I worry about damage to the drive train or transmission?
    Anything I can look for?

    Thanks for any responses!
     
  2. Jul 24, 2014 at 6:38 PM
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    gearcruncher

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    Its simply a matter of removing the linkage at the transmission and placing the transmission in nuetral from under the truck . The steering will still be locked but the truck will roll fine .
     
  3. Jul 24, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    koditten

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    Prolly put the truck on rollers to get it on the flat bed. Just have to do the rear if not in 4 wheel drive.
     
  4. Jul 24, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    TnShooter

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    I have to agree with these guys.
    Tow services are in the market to make money. Not loose money.
    They would loose a lot of money by dragging parked cars in gear up the flat bed.

    I wouldn't worry about. You and the dealership would know it by know if it damaged anything.
     

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