🚨 2019 Daihatsu Thor: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Daihatsu Thor uses a console-mounted electronic shift lever with shift-lock interlock.
🧰 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 level ground and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift-lock override cover near the shifter base (small rectangular or circular cap, typically to the right or front of the shifter)
- Remove the override cover using a small flathead screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key blade into the exposed override slot
- Press down on the override while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the lever to Neutral
- Remove the tool and verify the shifter is secured in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small removable cap near the shifter base on the console, typically to the right side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
The shift-lock override is mechanical and will function without battery power. Insert the tool into the override slot and apply firm pressure while manipulating the shifter. If the shifter remains stuck, rock the vehicle gently to relieve transmission pawl pressure.