🚨 1995 Nissan 240SX: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 240SX uses a traditional console-mounted floor shifter with a thumb button release and electronic shift 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it's a small rectangular opening near the base of the shifter, typically on the left or right side, often covered by a small trim cap
- Remove the trim cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or the ignition key into the override slot and push down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If battery is completely dead and override doesn't work, you may need to manually release the shifter mechanism—this requires removing the center console trim around the shifter base to access the shift lock solenoid and manually pressing its release lever
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the shifter base, typically on the left or right side, covered by a removable trim cap
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the override slot should still function mechanically. If it does not, remove the console trim around the shifter to access the shift lock solenoid directly and manually push its release lever toward the rear of the vehicle while moving the shifter.