🚨 2017 Daihatsu Wake: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Daihatsu Wake uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock typical of Daihatsu kei cars.
🧰 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.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any remaining charge.
- Locate the shift lock override—look for a small rectangular cover near the base of the shifter on the console.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the exposed override slot and press down firmly.
- While pressing the override, move the shift lever from Park to Neutral.
- If completely dead with no power, the mechanical override should still work; if not, apply temporary external 12V power via jump cables to energize the system.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the center console; look for a small removable cap or cover—typical location is to the side or front of the shifter surround.
With zero electrical power
The mechanical shift lock override should function without electrical power. If the override does not work, temporarily connect external 12V power (jump pack or another vehicle) to energize the shift lock solenoid, then use the override.