Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If the Volkswagen e-Golf has a bad 12V battery, you will not be able to shift to Neutral - the shifter just won’t move. In this case, you may reach an emergency release lever that’s located under the plastic cover of the shifter assembly.

In this video, I will show you how you can reach the shifter release mechanism, and also move it to the right place to unlock the shifter. This will help you easily fix the problem and move the shifter to Neutral in order to tow the car or get it onto the flat-bed tow truck.