I don't understand @Jean Mercier what has gone on here. Surely if the transfer box has been put into neutral by the hex nut, power or no power the vehicle is free to be towed onto a low loader truck? Why would the auto box need to be in neutral?I would like to reopen this discussion.
Our French forum member @Virginie had a week ago a problem and could not get her car towed.
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/panne-démarrage-startup-failure.12415439/#post-1333272310
I thought it was only necessary to put the transfer case bolt in neutral like explained in the manual.
But she said a “special hook” was necessary to put “also” the ZF gearbox in neutral, and as her car didn’t respond electrically, she couldn’t put it in neutral.
So my question is, in case we need towing the car is it necessary to:
@holdmybeer did reference (first post of this thread) a video “How To Put The ZF 8-Speed In Neutral Using The Neutral Safety Switch Bypass”.
- Put the transfer case in neutral as explained in the manual?
- Also the ZF gearbox in neutral (not mentioned in the manual)?
- Or both?
Fairly easy, but, not for the Grenadier, no such bolt, as shown in the video, but the lever is indeed visible:
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To check if I had to push or pull the lever to put it in neutral, I started the car and did put the inside BMW shifter in neutral, and this was the position:
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Therefore pulling the lever should do it!
Then, car motor off, I did put a hook in the lever and hung 5 kg weight on it, not enough to reach the position of the former picture, but yes, it moved.
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In fact, I am worried: what if I have a dead battery or another electrical problem, car wash function will not work: can I get my car towed or not!
And – if indeed mandatory – what is the easiest way to pull that lever downward. I have already an idea, but not that easy. No I will NOT carry a chain and a weight of 20kg in my car for in case of!
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