🚨 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago: Emergency Neutral
The 2004 Murciélago with e-gear automated manual features a short console-mounted lever with positions for Auto, Sport, and manual gear selection via paddle shifters.
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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
- Ensure the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is on a flat surface
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the center console near the base of the shift lever (typically covered by a small rubber cap or plastic trim piece)
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flathead screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- While pressing the tool down into the override slot, press the brake pedal if any electrical power is available (if not, tool pressure alone should release the lock)
- Move the shift lever to the neutral position (typically forward or center depending on gate design)
- Remove the tool and verify the vehicle can roll freely
Shift-lock override location
The shift lock override is located near the base of the e-gear shift lever on the center console, typically covered by a small cap; exact position may vary slightly between early and late 2004 production.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the e-gear system will not function electronically. Use the shift lock override slot with a tool to mechanically release the shifter, then move to neutral. The transmission control unit will be unpowered, but mechanical neutral engagement should still be possible via the override.