🚨 2005 Hyundai Tiburon: Emergency Neutral
The 2005 Tiburon uses a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift interlock release.
🧰 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 or properly chocked
- Locate the shift lock release access near the shifter base, typically on the left side or front of the shifter housing
- Remove the small rectangular plastic cover cap (may be labeled or unmarked) near the shifter boot
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the exposed release slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if 12V power is available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, press and hold the override down while moving the shifter directly to Neutral without the brake pedal
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the left side or front of the shifter housing, under a small rectangular plastic cover cap close to the shifter boot
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the shift lock override still functions mechanically. Press and hold the override tool in the release slot while moving the shifter to Neutral. The brake pedal does not need to be pressed when there is no power. If the steering wheel is locked, you may need to apply slight turning pressure to the wheel while a helper jump-starts the vehicle briefly to unlock the steering column.