🚨 2003 Acura NSX: Emergency Neutral
The 2001-2005 NSX uses a traditional 6-speed manual transmission with a floor-mounted shift lever and 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position if battery has any charge (this allows the key to rotate to ACC after shifting)
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor
- Move the shift lever to neutral (center position, no gate resistance)
- Release the clutch pedal and verify the shifter moves freely side-to-side, confirming neutral
- Turn the ignition to ACC or OFF and remove the key
- Vehicle can now be pushed or winched onto flatbed
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the manual transmission has no electrical shift interlock. Simply press the clutch and move the shifter to neutral. The ignition key may be stiff to turn without battery power, but the transmission itself requires no electrical input to shift.