🚨 1992 Plymouth Sundance: Emergency Neutral
The 1992 Sundance uses a column-mounted shifter with cable-actuated transmission linkage and may have electronic shift interlock depending on trim.
🧰 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 vehicle is on a level surface and parking brake is engaged
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if any battery charge remains
- Firmly depress the brake pedal
- Press the column shifter release button and attempt to move the shifter to Neutral
- If equipped with shift interlock and the shifter will not move, look for a small covered slot near the base of the shifter on the steering column
- Remove any cover and insert a small screwdriver into the override slot, pressing firmly while attempting to shift to Neutral
- If no override is found or the shifter still won't move due to park pawl pressure, have an assistant gently rock the vehicle back and forth while you attempt to shift
- Verify the transmission is in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
If equipped, small covered slot near the shifter base on the steering column; location varies by production date
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, if equipped with electronic shift interlock, use the override slot near the column shifter base (may require removing lower column trim to access). If no electronic interlock is present, the shifter uses only mechanical locks. Rock the vehicle to relieve park pawl pressure while attempting to shift. The steering wheel lock will engage without power.