I couldn't put my gear indication into drive, and the key didn't want to go in the ignition. I finally put my foot on the brake pedal and the key went in. The shift level on the steering column fells different like it's loose or something. Could this be a bad gearshift interlock?
Sound like ignition switch keylock cylinder bad.if you cant get ignition key in the ignition switch, it would impossible shift transmission into drive or any other gear.
SOURCE: 2004 Silverado crew cab has rattle around steering
If you feel this rattle while driving at low speed or turning at low speed it is likely a worn out steering shaft coupler, it is very common.
SOURCE: My 2005 Chev Silverado occassionaly will not allow
Should be a switch further up the brake pedal that contacts when the brake pedal is pressed. Check this switch to see if defective or broke.
SOURCE: trouble with 1995 monte carlo
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• I did not diagnose your problem and am therefore only able to evaluate what you tell me. For example, if you ask me a fuse location, that doesn't mean that I can tell you the reason why the fuse blew.
• A thorough diagnostic approach involves the use of technical equipment, such as voltage meters. scanning equipment and other sophisticated devices.
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Subject: Inability to move the shift levver
Your description of the problem:
trouble with 1995 monte carlo getting out of park. tried
manual instructions , that didn't work. I start it up, put my foot on
the brake & at about the 10th time, pulling at the shifter lever, it
finally comes out. It 's getting worse
Warning. Do not continue to yank, pull or over stress the shift lever. For reasons explained below, you may permanently damage the linkage and may find that the solution is more costly than the value of the car. The national average for mechanical work these days is between $75 and $95 per hour.
This is where you'll start.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step 1.
Start with the pre-check:Do a Thorough Visual Inspection
Do a thorough visual and "hands-on" under-hood and under-dash inspection before starting any diagnostic procedure! You can find the cause of many problems by just looking, thereby saving yourself a lot of time.
• Has the vehicle been serviced
recently? Sometimes things get
reconnected in the wrong place, or
not at all.
• Don't take shortcuts. Inspect and linkages
which may be difficult to
see due to location. Check for knicks,and wear at pivot point
Be sure to check for bent or broken links and rods.
Lubricate all pivot points with a light application of penetrating oil.
Step Two Check the shift control cable for wear
The only other possibilities are the brake-transmission shift interlock and the transaxle park/neural position switch. These are electronic devices rather than the manual fixes set forth above. To test them you'll have to perform a diagnostic scan. Unfortunately, your Monte Carlo requires an OBD-I scan and most auto supply stores are only equipped with OBD-II equipment.
If you can't borrow an OBD-I, they usually can be found used and new on eBay.
I trust that the above will be useful and solve your problem.
All the best,
Ben
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Thanks Jonah, for your thoughts. I will look into it before it leaves me somewhere.
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