🚨 1994 Toyota Supra MK4: Emergency Neutral
The 1994 Supra MK4 has a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter (if equipped with automatic transmission) with a P-R-N-D gate and electronic shift lock.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position (if battery has some charge).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small covered slot near the shifter base on the console.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key to press down into the override slot while pulling the shifter out of Park.
- Move the shifter to Neutral.
- If the ignition cannot be powered on, you must access the override slot and apply pressure while manually moving the shifter.
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the console near the base of the shifter assembly, typically on the left or front side of the shifter boot area.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override slot must still be accessed. Insert a screwdriver into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while simultaneously pulling the shifter toward you and moving it out of Park. This mechanically releases the shift lock solenoid.