🚨 1992 Acura Integra: Emergency Neutral
The 1992 Acura Integra automatic uses a traditional console-mounted shifter with cable actuation and mechanical shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON if any battery power remains.
- Locate the shift lock override—look for a small slot or access point near the base of the shifter on the driver's side.
- If there is a cover cap, carefully pry it off with a flat tool or your fingernail.
- Insert a flat tool (screwdriver, key, or similar) into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override release down, attempt to move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, verify the position is secure before releasing the parking brake.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the driver's side of the console, often covered by a small rectangular or round cap
With zero electrical power
With no electrical power, the mechanical shift lock override will still function. The 1992 Integra's system is cable-actuated and mechanically released, so you do not need battery voltage. Simply access the override slot and apply pressure while shifting.