🚨 2014 Acura TSX: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 TSX (final model year) uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 level surface and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (II) if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a rubber cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the front
- Remove the rubber cap by prying it out gently with a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool
- Insert a small flat-head screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no brake power, continue holding the override down and shift directly to Neutral
- Replace the rubber cap after shifting
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with rubber cap on the left side of the shifter base, toward the front of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the ignition cannot be turned on. Access the shift lock override as described, press and hold the override mechanism down, and shift to Neutral without needing the brake pedal. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be towed or pushed carefully.