🚨 1993 Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1: Emergency Neutral
The 1993 C4 ZR-1 with automatic transmission uses a floor-mounted console lever shifter with electronic shift lock.
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⚠️ 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 rectangular opening with a plastic cover directly forward and to the right of the shifter base on the center console
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to carefully pry off the plastic cover
- Insert the screwdriver or key fully into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the shifter remains locked, maintain downward pressure on the override while applying more force to the shifter
- Once in Neutral, release the override and replace the cover
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cover directly forward and to the right of the shifter base on the center console
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You do not need battery power to use the override slot. However, without power you cannot turn the ignition to ACC, which may make the steering wheel lock - be prepared for no power steering when moving the vehicle.