🚨 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor: Emergency Neutral
The 2005 Endeavor uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift lock interlock.
🧰 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 vehicle is on a flat surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift lock override - there is a small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base (driver's side)
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or your key to pry off the override cover cap
- Insert a flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the exposed override slot
- Press down firmly on the override release while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral
- Keep downward pressure on the override until the shifter is fully in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the shifter base (driver's side), covered by a small rectangular cap approximately 1 inch long
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the mechanical shift lock override will still function. Turn the key to ACC position mechanically (no power needed for key rotation). Access the override slot on the left side of the shifter base, insert a tool, press down, and move the shifter to Neutral. The mechanical override bypasses all electrical components.