🚨 2007 Dodge Magnum: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 Dodge Magnum uses a traditional console-mounted PRNDL lever shifter with electronic shift interlock.
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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
- Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and the parking brake is firmly engaged.
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if possible (this provides power to unlock the shifter).
- If the ignition will not turn or battery is dead, proceed to locate the shift lock override.
- Look for a small rectangular or oval plastic cap/cover on the left side of the shifter base, near the bottom of the console.
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the override cover cap.
- With the cap removed, you will see a small slot or button—this is the shift lock release.
- While firmly pressing the brake pedal (if power available) or inserting a small screwdriver into the override slot, press down or push the release mechanism.
- While holding the override release depressed, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or pushed. Replace the override cap when done.
Shift-lock override location
Small plastic cap on the left side of the shifter base near the bottom of the console; removing it reveals the shift lock release slot.
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, the electronic shift interlock will be engaged. You must use the mechanical shift lock override slot (after removing the cover cap) to manually release the shifter. Insert a screwdriver or small tool into the slot and press down while moving the shifter to Neutral. The ignition does not need to be in any position when using the mechanical override.