🚨 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager: Emergency Neutral
The 1990 Plymouth Grand Voyager uses a column-mounted shift lever with mechanical shift lock 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
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly set and wheels are chocked.
- If battery power is available, turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position.
- Locate the shift lock override: on the steering column directly below the shift lever, look for a small button or access hole, often covered by a small rubber cap or plastic cover that can be pried off.
- If a cover is present, carefully pry it off with a small flathead screwdriver.
- Insert a screwdriver, pen, or similar tool into the override access hole and press firmly to depress the shift lock mechanism.
- While holding the override depressed and pressing the brake pedal (if power is available), move the shift lever to Neutral.
- If the lever will not move, ensure you are pressing the override fully and try rocking the steering wheel slightly while pressing.
Shift-lock override location
Small button or access hole on the steering column shroud directly below the shift lever, possibly covered by a rubber cap or plastic cover
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery and no 12V power, the ignition cannot be turned and the steering lock will remain engaged. The 1990 Grand Voyager's shift interlock is typically mechanical and may still function with the override button even without power, BUT the steering lock will prevent key rotation. You must provide external 12V power via jumper cables or a jump pack to at least ACC position. Once minimal power is available, use the override procedure. If no power can be provided, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with front wheels off the ground (front-wheel drive).