🚨 2007 Dodge Ram 3500: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 Ram 3500 uses a column-mounted automatic shifter with an electronic shift interlock controlled by the brake pedal switch.
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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 and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position if battery power is available
- Press and hold the brake pedal
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the steering column - it is typically on the right side of the column shroud near the shifter lever base, often covered by a small removable cap
- Pry off or remove the cap if present
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or ignition key into the override slot
- Press down or inward on the tool while simultaneously pressing the shifter release button and moving the lever down to Neutral
- Remove the tool once in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Right side of the steering column shroud, approximately 1-2 inches below where the shifter lever emerges, typically covered by a small rectangular cap
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the mechanical override should still function. Turn the key to ACC to unlock the steering wheel mechanically. Apply firm pressure with the tool in the override slot while manipulating the shifter. If the override does not work (rare), you must access the transmission directly: from underneath the truck, locate the shift cable connection on the driver's side of the transmission case, disconnect it, and manually move the transmission shift lever to Neutral (typically 2 detents back from Park).