🚨 1990-2005 Acura NSX: Emergency Neutral
The 1990-2005 NSX with manual transmission uses a traditional floor-mounted manual shifter with mechanical linkage.
🧰 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 a flat surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor (no electrical power needed for this operation)
- Move the shifter to the Neutral position (center gate between 3rd and 4th gear)
- Release the clutch pedal slowly while confirming the vehicle remains stationary
- The shifter can be moved to Neutral at any time without power or ignition on
With zero electrical power
Manual transmission requires no electrical power to shift into Neutral. Simply depress the clutch and move the shifter. The clutch is cable-operated and fully mechanical, requiring no power assist. Even with completely dead battery, standard manual shifting operation applies.