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bren · 09-12-2013, 03:41 PM

You know what else is really cool about the electric shift lever thingy? How do you get the car in neutral after the vehicle becomes disabled in an accident?

It's not exactly practical to grab some hand tools and crawl underneath to access the mechanical override.

wdc330i · 09-12-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

You know what else is really cool about the electric shift lever thingy? How do you get the car in neutral after the vehicle becomes disabled in an accident?

It's not exactly practical to grab some hand tools and crawl underneath to access the mechanical override.

Eek.

Nick M3 · 09-12-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

You know what else is really cool about the electric shift lever thingy? How do you get the car in neutral after the vehicle becomes disabled in an accident?

It's not exactly practical to grab some hand tools and crawl underneath to access the mechanical override.

Don't you get that plastic handle thing? At least in the F01, you can force it into neutral through the console.

bren · 09-12-2013, 06:37 PM

No handle tool thing that I know of.

I've seen a page online from the service manual that shows a lever on the side of the transmission that requires the removal of a bolt to disengage.

Pinecone · 09-13-2013, 11:35 AM

Hmm, I had thought of how do you get neutral. There is a button on top for Park.

So I guess no pushing it around the garage.

bren · 09-13-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinecone

So I guess no pushing it around the garage.

Certainly not after multible airbags go off and the fire department cuts the battery cable.

Theo · 09-13-2013, 01:31 PM

Got a 2013 328 loner today while the M5 is in the shop getting some work done. First time I have had to deal with that new Nintendo joystick as well. No to bad once you get used to it. I still don't like it but then again I don't usually drive auto's anyway.

Btw I was really surprised at the amount of grunt the turbo 4 has.

Alan · 09-13-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

Remember when GM still used separate keys for the door and the ignition? I remember my grandma's '83 Supra had one key, but my stepdad's '98 or '99 Escalade still had separate keys

Wow I totally forgot about that but you are so right ... That is nuts ... Thanks for the reminder

09-13-2013, 11:35 AM	#35
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09-13-2013, 01:31 PM	#37
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	Got a 2013 328 loner today while the M5 is in the shop getting some work done. First time I have had to deal with that new Nintendo joystick as well. No to bad once you get used to it. I still don't like it but then again I don't usually drive auto's anyway. Btw I was really surprised at the amount of grunt the turbo 4 has. __________________ Searching

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bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	You know what else is really cool about the electric shift lever thingy? How do you get the car in neutral after the vehicle becomes disabled in an accident? It's not exactly practical to grab some hand tools and crawl underneath to access the mechanical override.

09-12-2013, 06:37 PM	#34
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	No handle tool thing that I know of. I've seen a page online from the service manual that shows a lever on the side of the transmission that requires the removal of a bolt to disengage.