1996 Pontiac Grand Am "shift lock solenoid" Questions

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...Shift Lock or Shift Release. Push this button while trying to shift. Check the fuse for the shift interlock solenoid. This is an electric part which locks the shift mechanism. The shift lock solenoid ...

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...the shift solenoid needs to be replaced it is the unit that releases the shifter when you put your foot on the brake upon shifting into gear the solenoid will be located in the area of the ...

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why is a 2000 grand am hard to shift out of park? Could be the brake switch, the shift lock solenoid, or another problem.

lock solenoid ,brake switch , wiring . The fuse that keeps poping powers the shift interlock system ,along with back up light's , Canister purge an vent valves , EGR , ABS , A/C compressor , park lock

...shift is moving with the key out Your shifter isn't going into the park position or the solenoid that locks the shifter and sends a signal to the ignition switch is bad. I believe you have to replace ...

...in drive and it wont budge. The gear shifter will not come out of park Could be the brake switch or the shift lock solenoid. You may be able to get it out of park when the key is between lock and

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...on. After i sit there for a while, i can hear a click that releases it. Any idea how to prevent it from happening? it's a 1997 grand am you can replace,or adjust the shift lock solenoid,or unplug

shift manualy to second and drive without problem. It wont let me start in drive. no auto will start in drive as there is a safety lock out requirement. You have to be in park or neutral to start.. If

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...at the top of the brake pedal. When pressed, it sends a signal to the shift lock solenoid to unlock and allowing shifting out of park. The solenoid itself could also be at fault. Hope this

...lock solenoid. The solenoid is engaged when the shifter is in park, you have to press on the brake pedal to get it out of park. The solenoid could be stuck. Could also be something inside the ...

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