🚨 2024 Toyota Supra: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 Supra uses a BMW-sourced electronic gear selector lever mounted on the center console with a mechanical shift lock override.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the ignition to ON position if 12V power is available (press START button without pressing brake pedal).
- Locate the small rectangular shift lock override cover on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side of the console.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the shift lock override cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the shift lock override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from P to N.
- If the vehicle has no electrical power, the override mechanism still functions mechanically—repeat steps 3-6 without turning ignition on.
- The shifter should move to N and remain there even after releasing the override; verify neutral position before moving vehicle.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base near the driver's side of the center console
With zero electrical power
The mechanical shift lock override functions without any electrical power. Simply pry off the override cover and press the release mechanism while moving the shifter to N. No ignition or battery power is required for this mechanical override.