Need to put a dead RAM into neutral

[UnsatFC]

I have a 2012 RAM in front of my shop that will need to be towed. Battery is dead and I don’t have they keys, at this point it’s abandoned. I believe it’s a dial shifter but not at the shop to verify. How would I be able to get the truck into neutral so it can be loaded into a flat bet?

 

[Whiteannerdy]

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[UnsatFC]

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Awesome thank you. Is it the same for a column shifter? Just wondering.

 

[Whiteannerdy]

Not sure. But if the panel pops off and the cord is there then yup.


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[JoeCo]

If it's a 12 it's definitely not the dial shifter, I believe the neutral release is in the same area though.

 

[Pull Ya]

great information--Thank You!!!!!
Jay

 

[Tach_tech]

If it’s a 6 speed column shift, there is a hole in the bottom of the column shroud that you can stick a screwdriver in and release the gear shift, allowing you to put it in neutral.

If it has the console shifter, there is a little black cover that you remove beside the shifter gate. Same thing, put a screwdriver in the hole to press the release.

 

[McBroom]

Take the driveshaft out. 4x4? If so might have to take the front shaft out too.


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[UnsatFC]

Thanks for the info...I’ll check the dead RAM tomorrow morning.