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1999 Dodge Dakota Shift linkage broke-help!

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE DAKOTA
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Shift linkage broke I need to know how to manually move linkage to get the car into drive so I can get it home, its currently at the gas station down the street.
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 AT 7:43 AM

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Tiny
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That's really not going to work because you can't do it with the engine running and it won't start in drive.
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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You really need to have it towed.
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
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Ive seen it done before in the car is in park right now can't I get in the car push the break and manually move the shift linkage through the gears?
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 AT 9:13 AM
Tiny
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As long as the brake is engaged shouldn't the linkage act as the shifter?
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 AT 9:14 AM

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