Move automatic transmission truck with no key?

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
140,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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H.T. MILLER
Lost key to my truck. Had only one. Had it towed to mt apt. Need to move it about 50 yes to be on apt property. I saw video on lifting the shift linkage arm off the gear selector, but he was showing this on a Dodge Caravan. Where is this located on my truck?
Nov 19, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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Yep, this is the video in question which shows what needs to be done:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtMsbNzquCk

Here is the location for your truck, make sure the parking brake is set before moving the lever because it will roll as soon as the lever is moved. For your truck you will need to get under it to disconnect the shift cable. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Nov 19, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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