🚨 1995 Lamborghini Diablo: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 Diablo primarily uses a 5-speed manual transmission with a traditional floor-mounted gated shifter, though automatic transmissions were available as an option in some markets.
🧰 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
- FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION (most common): Ensure the parking brake is engaged
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor
- Move the shifter to the neutral position (center gate position between 3rd and 4th gears)
- Release the clutch pedal slowly - the vehicle should remain stationary if properly in neutral
- Verify neutral by gently attempting to push the vehicle - it should roll freely
- FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if equipped): Turn ignition to ON if possible
- Press and hold the brake pedal
- Move the shifter to N (Neutral) position
- If electrical failure prevents shifting, look for a shift lock override button or slot near the shifter base
- Press the override button or insert a key/tool into the override slot while moving the shifter to neutral
Shift-lock override location
Manual transmission: none needed. Automatic transmission (if equipped): typically a small button or slot near the base of the shifter, often covered by a small cap or trim piece
With zero electrical power
Manual transmission requires no electrical power - simply depress clutch and shift to neutral. For automatic-equipped models, with no power the electronic shift interlock may engage; use the shift lock override mechanism near the shifter base, or load the vehicle onto a flatbed.