🚨 1992 Nissan 240SX: Emergency Neutral
The 1992 240SX (S13 chassis) uses a console-mounted automatic shifter with a thumb button on the handle and a mechanical shift-lock system.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge.
- Locate the shift-lock override - look for a small covered slot or opening near the shifter base on the console, typically to the left or front-left of the shifter.
- Remove the cover cap if present using a flat-blade screwdriver.
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver or similar rigid tool into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure.
- While holding the override depressed, press the shifter button and move the lever to Neutral.
- The vehicle can now roll - keep it chocked or braked at all times.
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the console, typically to the left or front-left of the shifter
With zero electrical power
The shift-lock override on the S13 is a mechanical release that does not require electrical power. Even with a completely dead battery, the override mechanism will function to release the shifter when you insert a tool and press down.