🚨 1999 Honda S2000: Emergency Neutral
The 1999 Honda S2000 was only available with a 6-speed manual transmission; no automatic transmission was offered for this model.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor (can be done with dead battery)
- Move the shift lever to neutral position (center position between gear gates)
- Release the clutch pedal
- Verify the vehicle is in neutral by attempting to rock it gently
With zero electrical power
Manual transmission requires no electrical power to shift into neutral. Simply depress the clutch and move the shifter to the center neutral position. The clutch pedal will be significantly harder to push without brake booster assist, but is mechanically functional.