🚨 2010 Nissan Fairlady Z: Emergency Neutral
The 2010 Fairlady Z (370Z) has a console-mounted automatic 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 firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock release cover, a small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base assembly
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the shift lock release cover
- Insert the screwdriver into the exposed shift lock release slot and press down firmly
- While holding the release down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no battery power is available, you must jump-start the 12V battery or connect a battery booster pack to provide minimum ACC power before the shift lock override will function
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override requires at least ACC power. Jump-start the 12V battery or connect a portable jump starter to provide minimum power for the ignition system, then use the shift lock release. The override mechanism requires ignition power to be effective.