🚨 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager: Emergency Neutral
The 1994 Grand Voyager uses a traditional column-mounted automatic transmission shifter with a mechanical 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 set and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the left side of the steering column shroud, near the base of the shifter lever
- Remove the small plastic cover over the override slot if present
- Insert a small screwdriver or the key blade into the override slot
- Press firmly inward while simultaneously pulling the shifter lever toward you and down into Neutral
- Keep firm pressure on the override while moving the shifter through the gate
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the steering column shroud near the shifter base, typically a small rectangular slot that may have a removable cover
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock mechanism on these column shifters is typically spring-loaded and can still be overridden mechanically using the override slot. No battery power is required to use the manual override, though you may need firm pressure on the release mechanism.