🚨 1998 Infiniti I30: Emergency Neutral
The 1996-1999 Infiniti I30 uses a traditional console-mounted P-R-N-D gate-style automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift interlock.
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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 firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is a small covered opening on the left side of the shifter base near the P position
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key to remove the small plastic cover over the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter out of Park
- If successful, shift to Neutral; if loading onto flatbed, you may shift to Neutral then back to Park once positioned
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the left side of the shifter base, near the Park position
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You do not need battery power to use the override slot—simply remove the cover, insert tool into the slot, press down, and shift. The ignition does not need to be on.