🚨 2015 Ram 1500: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Ram 1500 continues with a column-mounted shift lever and electronic brake-transmission shift interlock.
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⚠️ 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if you have any battery power.
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the right side of the steering column shroud, near the shift lever base.
- Remove the small plastic cover over the override slot (may require gentle prying with a trim tool).
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power is available) or move the shift lever through Drive to Neutral.
- If no electrical power is available, see the no-power notes below.
Shift-lock override location
Small slot on the right side of the steering column shroud near the shift lever base, covered by a removable plastic cap.
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, the shift interlock solenoid will not release. You must supply 12V via jump pack or jumper cables, turn the key to ACC, and then use the override. Without any jump source, the truck must be loaded onto a flatbed with the front wheels raised using a dolly or winch.