🚨 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit: Emergency Neutral
The 1992 Silver Spirit features a column-mounted lever with electronic shift interlock tied to the brake pedal switch.
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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
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
- Depress the brake pedal; if the shifter remains locked, locate the manual override.
- Inspect the column shifter base where it meets the steering column for a small access slot or removable trim cover.
- Use a small screwdriver to depress the shift lock override mechanism through the access point.
- While holding the override, move the shift lever to Neutral.
Shift-lock override location
At the base of the column shifter assembly near the steering column; check for a small slot or removable cover
With zero electrical power
With no electrical power, the electronic shift interlock will not function. Turn the key to ACC position and attempt to shift with brake depressed. If unsuccessful, jump-start the 12V battery to provide minimal power for the override mechanism. If jump-starting is not possible, vehicle must be winched or dollied onto flatbed.