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Icarus1788
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May 3, 2012, 5:34 PM
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My shifter is stuck.
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Today, I went to drive my 2000 Grand Prix and when I pushed the button on the shifter it stuck in and wouldnt move out of park. Every time I pull back I hear a faint click in the dash. I tried the shift release button and it did nothing. Anyone have any idea what could be wrong or ways to fix the problem. The break lights still come on when pressed. Thanks a lot in advance.
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Hammer Time
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May 3, 2012, 5:37 PM
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Re: My shifter is stuck.
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That would be called the shift interlock feature. It operates on the same circuit as the brake lights so the first thing you want to do is to make sure the brake lights are working when this problem is present. If the brake lights are working, that proves the circuit is good up to that point, then you'll have to get to the solenoid in the console/column. Disassemble as much as you have to to access the solenoid near the shifting mechanism. Us a 12v test light to test for power coming and going at the solenoid when the brake is applied. If power is arriving and switching and the solenoid is not triggering, the solenoid is bad and will have to be replaced.
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