1999 Dodge Dakota Shift linkage broke-help!!!!

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
128 MILES
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BILLUMBERG
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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.
Apr 15, 2014 at 12:43 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Apr 15, 2014 at 1:01 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You really need to have it towed.
Apr 15, 2014 at 1:02 AM
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BILLUMBERG
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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?
Apr 15, 2014 at 2:13 AM
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BILLUMBERG
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As long as the brake is engaged shouldn't the linkage act as the shifter?
Apr 15, 2014 at 2:14 AM
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