🚨 1995 Mitsubishi Galant: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 Galant uses a floor-mounted console shifter with a P-R-N-D-2-L gate and a thumb button release on the shifter handle.
🧰 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 firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if possible to unlock the steering column.
- Locate the shift lock override—there should be a small removable plastic cap or cover near the shifter base on the console, typically on the right side of the shifter near the P position.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the plastic cover.
- Insert a small screwdriver or the ignition key into the override slot revealed beneath the cover.
- Press down on the override release while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the right side of the shifter base near the Park position on the center console—look for a removable plastic cap approximately 10-15mm diameter.
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the ignition will not turn to ACC/ON and the steering wheel will remain locked. The shift lock override is mechanical and does not require power, but you cannot steer the vehicle. Must be towed with front wheels off the ground or on a flatbed due to steering lock.