🚨 2000 Plymouth Voyager: Emergency Neutral
The 2000 Plymouth Voyager uses a traditional column-mounted shifter with a mechanical shift lock tied to the brake pedal interlock system.
🧰 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 level ground and parking brake is set
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot, which is a small covered opening on the upper right side of the shifter housing on the steering column
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the small plastic cover over the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter toward you to move it out of Park
- Move the shifter to Neutral
- If the key is stuck in the ignition, you may need to manually override the key interlock as well (separate procedure)
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the upper right side of the column shifter housing, near where the shifter meets the column
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the override slot still functions mechanically. You do not need any electrical power to use the shift lock override. The key may not turn without battery power, but the override will still release the shifter mechanism.