🚨 2007 Nissan Skyline: Emergency Neutral
The V36 Skyline uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with an electronic shift lock.
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⚠️ 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 ensure the vehicle is on level ground or properly chocked.
- Remove the small rectangular cover panel on the left side of the shifter base (near the driver's side of the shifter housing).
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade into the revealed shift lock override slot.
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, you may remove the tool and the vehicle can be moved or towed.
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the shifter base, under a small rectangular cover panel adjacent to the shifter housing.
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the shift lock override is your only option. The override is mechanical and does not require battery power. If the steering lock is engaged and you cannot access the ignition, the steering wheel will remain locked—contact a professional or use a flatbed tow truck.