🚨 2008 Maserati GranTurismo: Emergency Neutral
The 2008 GranTurismo features a floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift-lock mechanism.
🧰 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
- Apply the parking brake and ensure the vehicle is on a level surface
- If possible, turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position
- Locate the shift-lock override cover near the shifter base - check the right side of the shifter assembly adjacent to the console trim
- Carefully pry up or remove the small override cover using a flathead screwdriver or trim tool
- Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the exposed override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the shifter remains stuck, maintain override pressure and have someone rock the vehicle slightly to relieve transmission parking pawl tension
Shift-lock override location
Small cover near the right side of the shifter base, integrated into the console trim surrounding the shifter
With zero electrical power
The mechanical shift-lock override functions without electrical power. Ensure the parking brake is firmly set before attempting the override procedure, as electrical brake warnings will be non-functional. The override bypasses only the shift interlock, not the transmission parking mechanism.