Installing engine tomorrow, need help

Rocketwrencher · 12-13-2008, 06:52 PM

Downey doesnt have enough orders to warrant an order with their supplier so I am going to install the motor with the stock manifolds and switch them over later. I am going to install the motor tomorrow. The problem is, I cant put the truck in neutral. It is an auto. The battery is good, but I cant shift it to neutral. I have been able to in the past as long as the battery was good. Short of dropping the driveshaft, I dont know what else I can do. I need to be able to move the truck because I am not using a mobile cherry picker. Anybody got any ideas?

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thook · 12-13-2008, 07:07 PM

Um....drop the driveshaft?......

<<<ducks as wrench is thrown<<<

Rocketwrencher · 12-13-2008, 07:12 PM

Thanks thook. But why was I able to put the truck in neutral before. <<laughing as I throw the wrench>>

TacoNut · 12-13-2008, 07:27 PM

In my 2004 the key has to be in the on position and the brake drepressed to shift from park. It's a safety thing. However there is a small cover by the P onthe shifter, left side. Pop the cover off and depress the small button. You should be able to shift it to neutral. It is a shifter lock bypass for towing etc without the key.

Rocketwrencher · 12-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Thanks Orem, I will check that out in the morning. If not, I guess I will have to drop the drive shaft..

thook · 12-13-2008, 08:13 PM

Do what he suggested. (Good posting!) As you long as you have power to the system, you should be able to. It's the same in my wife's '92 auto. I do believe it's the same for any automatic ECT unit.

bigt · 12-13-2008, 08:15 PM

my hilux has a red button on the auto tranny if i press this i can shift whenever! has some japan writing beside it like everything!

abecedarian · 12-13-2008, 08:16 PM

umm... what? you used to be able to but now you can't?
huh?

pull the shifter and move the linkage manually.

12-13-2008, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
TacoNut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 72	In my 2004 the key has to be in the on position and the brake drepressed to shift from park. It's a safety thing. However there is a small cover by the P onthe shifter, left side. Pop the cover off and depress the small button. You should be able to shift it to neutral. It is a shifter lock bypass for towing etc without the key. __________________ 2004 Double Cab Tacoma 4X4 3.4L TRD Offroad, Rear stock E-Locker, ARB Winch Bumper,Warn 8000, Flowmaster exhaust, 2" Daystar Lift, Blue LED Back/Instrument Lights.

12-13-2008, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,201	my hilux has a red button on the auto tranny if i press this i can shift whenever! has some japan writing beside it like everything! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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Rocketwrencher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 165	Thanks thook. But why was I able to put the truck in neutral before. <<laughing as I throw the wrench>>

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Rocketwrencher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 165	Thanks Orem, I will check that out in the morning. If not, I guess I will have to drop the drive shaft..