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HELP!!! Stranded STUCK GEAR SHIFTER

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by TacoTruckinTX, May 19, 2018.

  1. May 19, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    TacoTruckinTX

    TacoTruckinTX [OP] Member

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    Bug guard, need bars, Snugtop camper shell, Yakima integrated rack.
    Auto trans. Parked with pass side slightly inclined on hill. ABS light on and I can't shift out of park. Tried restarting. Tried pushing from front to relieve brake pressure. I'm stuck in Austin.
     
  2. May 19, 2018 at 5:41 AM
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    Chris24

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    Did you try the little gear release button to the left of the shifter?
     
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  3. May 19, 2018 at 5:43 AM
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    koditten

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    You might have a blown fuse. Check the fuse box under the dash. Look for tail lights or break light fuse.
     
  4. May 19, 2018 at 5:45 AM
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    SH7mi

    SH7mi YotaWerx Pro Tune PA MD DE NJ

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    THIS
     
  5. May 19, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Chris24

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    I assume u wiggled the steering wheel too?
     
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  6. May 19, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    Post in the Texas forum on here and someone will probably be close to help you out if need-be.
     
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  7. May 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    Post in the Texas forum on here and someone will probably be close to help you out if need-be.
     
  8. May 19, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    koditten

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    Well? What ended up being the issue?
     
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  9. May 19, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    tomwil

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  10. May 22, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    TacoTruckinTX

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    I removed plastic cap next to gear shifter and used screwdriver to manually release out of park. Taking it to dealer this week. I'm on duty now so I can't yet. Will look at fuse box under dash. Stay tuned
     
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  11. May 22, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    anthony250f

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    No need to take the truck to a dealer for a simple fuse
     
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  12. May 22, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    koditten

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    Still need to figure what caused the fuse to blow, if the issue is bad fuse for tail lights.

    Im not to proud to admit I popped mine screwing with the stereo.
     
  13. May 22, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    TacoTruckinTX

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    Bug guard, need bars, Snugtop camper shell, Yakima integrated rack.
    Haven't determined if its a fuse yet. The warning lights on the dash are ABS and the Anti Skid icon....permanently on when engine running. Owners manual says to take to dealer immediately on page 504 of owners manual with shift lever unable to be shifted from park.....Ill know more tomorrow. The issue is not exterior/tail lights. Its not being able to shift from park even with brake pressed in. I have to use the over ride button each time.
     
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  14. May 22, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    Yes, under warranty assumed here.
    Do not take No or it a normal thing for an answer!!!!aagain!!!!
    Good luck
     
  15. May 30, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Bastek

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    Any updates? What was the issue?
     
  16. May 30, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    cruisedon66

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    Chock the wheels with emergency brake on.
    Start the vehicle. Go underneath it and disconnect the transmission linkage. Shift it into Drive manually.
     

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