🚨 1995 Mitsubishi GTO: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 Mitsubishi GTO (3000GT in North America) uses a traditional console-mounted lever shifter with electronic shift-lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is fully engaged and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift-lock override slot on the console - it is typically a small rectangular opening covered by a cap near the base of the shifter on the right side
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no brake power, continue holding the override and move the shifter directly to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap near the shifter base on the right side of the console
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift-lock override should still function mechanically. Access the override slot, press down, and shift to Neutral without needing brake pedal input. The ignition does not need to be in any position.