🚨 2001 Acura Integra: Emergency Neutral
The 2001 Integra uses a conventional console-mounted automatic shifter with a mechanical shift lock release.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small covered opening on the right side of the shifter base, near the P position
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the key to remove or press down through the small cover
- While pressing down firmly on the override mechanism, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter out of Park
- If no electrical power, the override alone should allow shifter movement without brake pedal pressure
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the right side of the shifter base, adjacent to the P position gate
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. Insert tool into the override slot and press down firmly while moving the shifter - brake pedal pressure is not required when using the override.