🚨 2004 Ferrari Enzo: Emergency Neutral
The 2004 Enzo uses a push-button transmission selector mounted on the center console with buttons for R, N, and automatic mode, paired with paddle shifters.
🧰 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 parking brake is engaged if functional
- Turn the ignition to ON position if 12V power is available (do not start engine)
- Locate the small circular or rectangular shift-lock override cover on the center console near the transmission control buttons
- Use a small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry off the override cover
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down while simultaneously pressing the N (neutral) button
- The transmission should release into neutral
- If no electrical power is available, see manual release procedure below
Shift-lock override location
On or near the center console transmission control button panel, typically marked with a small cover that can be pried off
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the Enzo's F1 automated manual transmission requires accessing the transmission directly. This involves removing center console panels to reach the transmission control actuator. A mechanical release lever or bolt may be present on the transmission unit itself. Due to the extreme value and complexity of this vehicle, flatbed towing with all wheels off the ground is mandatory. Contact Ferrari Roadside Assistance or a Ferrari-certified facility immediately.