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Remove steering lock

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HNGNON, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. Apr 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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    HNGNON

    HNGNON [OP] New Member

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    How do you disable or remove pin from steering lock. I want to tow a 2010 Tacoma (with driveshaft disconnect), but can't lock doors or remove key from ignition. Thanks for your help.
     
  2. Apr 29, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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    DGXR

    DGXR Well-Known Member

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    Maybe the manual says something about towing...?
     
  3. Apr 29, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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    ASE_MasterTech

    ASE_MasterTech Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't 'flat tow' a Tacoma..
    At the very least, I would get a dolly for the front wheels..
    This Vehicle is not recommended for 'Flat' or 'Dingy' towing methods..
     
  4. Apr 30, 2010 at 5:45 AM
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    HNGNON

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    Thanks, but I towed my previous Tacoma with no problems. I install a drive shaft disconnect which lets the truck free-wheel without turning the transmission. If I were to dolly-tow the truck I would put the rear wheels on the trailer, again so the transmission doesn't turn.
    The way the Tacoma is wired you cannot turn off the key without locking the steering wheel and the doors won't lock with the key in the ignition. So you go down the road with the key in the Acc position (to free the front wheels to turn) and the doors unlocked.
     
  5. Jan 13, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    KixRock

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    I too am rigging my Tacoma for flat towing and would also appreciate an answer the HNGNON's steering wheel lock question.
    Driveshaft disco being installed too. My Taco is '09 RWD, AT, Pre Runner, SR5 6 cyl..
     

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