I need to know where the shift lock release is in my 2002 neon

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Shift Lock Release This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system. If your vehicle has a dead battery and you need to have your vehicle towed, there is a shift lock release lever that will allow you to move the shift lever out of PARK (P). To access the shift lock release lever, do the following:
1. Press on the sides of the boot around the shift lever to release the boot.
2. Lift up the boot on the shift lever and you will see an orange lever.
3. Press the orange lever down and move the shift lever out of PARK (P).
4. Snap the shift lever boot back in place.

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Shift Lock Release
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock release system.
If your vehicle has a dead battery and you need to
have your vehicle towed, there is a shift lock release
lever that will allow you to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P).
To access the shift lock release lever, do the following:
1. Press on the sides of the boot around the shift lever
to release the boot.
2. Lift up the boot on the shift lever and you will see an
orange lever.
3. Press the orange lever down and move the shift lever
out of PARK (P).
4. Snap the shift lever boot back in place.

no it doesnt

Safety system - shift interlock . Won't let driver move gear selector unless foot is pushing on the brake pedal . part's involved (FEM) front electronic module , brake switch .
Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system consists of:

• a shift lock actuator .
  • A transmission shift lock actuator, which clips to the actuator retainer, securing the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
  • A transmission shift lock actuator cable which routes to the floor console mounted shifter assembly lock mechanism.
• electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.

The shift lock mechanism locks the gearshift lever in PARK:

• when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
• with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever:

• when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
• with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.
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• does your car have column or floor console shifter ?
• SYMPTOM CHART Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
  • Circuit(s).
  • Fuse(s).
  • Shift lock actuator.
  • Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test A .
• your best bet maybe to take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop., unless you know how to diagnosed automotive electrical circuit's , viewing wiring diagrams an testing with a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter . Do you know what an automotive electrical wiring diagram is ?

You need a transmission shift solenoid. Copy and paste this link

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Shifter needs adjustment,or manual shift valve and transmission range sensors are faulty.

shift lock located on your shifter by sticking a key or an small object into the hole to release the lock; Only used when need to shift out of gear if the battery is dead OR the brake sereniod switch goes bad and wont release the lock to the shifter when applying pressure to brake peddle to allow you to move shifter into gear. also state in owners manuel.

THE BRAKE LINING ON ONE OF THE SHOES MAY HAVE LET GO AND OVERLAPPED THE OTHER ONE,CAUSING IT TO BIND UP..IF NOT,TRY OPENING BLEEDER SCREW AND SEE IF IT RELEASES..IF IT DOES,REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY BE HOLDING WHEEL CYLINDER PISTONS OUT KEEPING BRAKE ON..YOU'LL NEED TO REMOVE AFFECTED DRUM AND INSPECT BRAKES AND REAR HUB/BEARINGS

sounds like the intake hose from throttle body is not on intake manifold properly..as for the p0700 trouble code,you need trans controller scanned for fault codes..let me know what codes are in trans controller

This is the shift lock...you will need battery to release it electrically but there is an over ride by the shifter..either a button to push or a place to put your ignition key. This will release the shifter