🚨 1993 Plymouth Sundance: Emergency Neutral
The 1993 Sundance uses a column-mounted shifter with cable-actuated transmission linkage and electronic shift 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 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 the shifter will not move, locate the shift lock override slot near the base of the shifter on the steering column
- Remove the small plastic cover over the override slot
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press firmly on the override while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If the shifter still resists movement, have an assistant gently rock the vehicle to relieve park pawl pressure while you continue to apply the override
- Verify the transmission is in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the steering column, typically on the right side or bottom of the column shroud
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift lock override will still function. Locate and use the override slot near the column shifter base (may require removing the lower steering column cover for better access). Rock the vehicle to relieve park pawl pressure if needed. The steering wheel lock will engage without power, locking the steering wheel in place.