Shifting into Neutral with no key

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Dec 22, 2019 | 06:25 PM

nickm347

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Shifting into Neutral with no key

I'm going to look at a P38 that's been sitting for a few years and the owner lost the key.
Is there any relatively easy way to shift into neutral with no key and no power like there is on a Discovery 2?
Thanks

Dec 23, 2019 | 09:33 AM

Fastercat

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Not that I know of. Worst case which might be easiest is pull off both drive shafts to move it around. Still no steering tho

Dec 23, 2019 | 03:18 PM

Dave03S

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The owner will have to get a new key from a dealer. They can cut a regular non fob key for fairly cheap but you must prove ownership.

Jan 15, 2020 | 05:38 PM

ashtray

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Can't you crawl under, and undo the pull pin on the shifter linkage and slide the switch on the trans itself 2 positions over to "N" from underneath? I remember having to do this once when I flooded mine.