🚨 1993 Dodge D350: Emergency Neutral
The 1993 Dodge D350 uses a column-mounted automatic shifter with mechanical shift lock operated by brake pedal 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Look for a small plastic cap on the column shroud near the shifter base
- If present, pry off the cap with a small flathead screwdriver
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down while moving the shifter to neutral
- If no override slot exists or does not work, access the transmission directly
- Crawl under the truck and locate the shift linkage on the driver's side of the transmission
- Manually move the external shift lever to neutral (center detent between reverse and drive)
Shift-lock override location
Check the column shroud near the shifter base for a small removable cap covering an override slot; if not present, access the external shift lever at the transmission
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, if the column shifter remains locked, access the shift linkage underneath the truck on the driver's side. Move the external transmission lever to neutral. This allows the truck to roll for flatbed loading.