🚨 2005 Honda NSX NA1: Emergency Neutral
The 2005 NSX (NA1/NA2) uses a conventional automatic transmission console-mounted lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position (or ACC if battery is weak but not completely dead)
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small rectangular opening with a cap on the right side of the shifter base, near where the shifter meets the console
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the emergency key to pry off the cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter button and moving the lever to Neutral
- If loading onto a flatbed, you may continue to Roll/N to allow free rolling
Shift-lock override location
Small capped rectangular slot on the right side of the shifter base near the console mounting point
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the electronic shift lock will still be engaged. You must use the mechanical shift lock override slot as described. The ignition key cannot be turned without battery power, but the override mechanism is purely mechanical and does not require electrical power to function.