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Jack123
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Dec 8, 2011, 11:07 AM
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Tough getting out of park
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Getting it out of park, is getting tougher every time I get in truck.
2004 Dodge Dakota SLT
4.7L V 8, sohc Magnum
5 speed Auto Tran
49853 miles
Trans fluid ok.
Thanks,
Jack
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Hammer Time
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Dec 8, 2011, 1:04 PM
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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. 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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Jack123
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Dec 8, 2011, 4:39 PM
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I'm down to round mechanism, Is there a trick to the unplugging it seems stuck and don't want to break anything.
I called a couple of parts stores, seems it might be a dealer only item?
Thank you!
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Dec 8, 2011, 4:46 PM
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Try turning the key on one step, not all the way to light up the dash and then see if it shifts. If so, put it in neutral and start it.
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Jack123
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Dec 8, 2011, 5:15 PM
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I'm Sorry, I meant to unplug it, ( 2 wires ) so I can test. Has some red thingy, push or pull don't want to break it.
Additionally if I fiddle a bit (around 3-8 times), a bit it will come out of park.
Thank you,
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Dec 8, 2011, 5:18 PM
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I don't know what kind of plug it has. You would have to post a close-up picture to be able to tell. It may have a lock that has to be moved or removed before the release tab can be squeezed.
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Jack123
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Dec 8, 2011, 5:40 PM
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Hammer Time,
I finally got it free, I unplugged, it seems to shift normally.
I'll set parking brake, till I can locate the part and install.
Any suggestions for removing & reinstalling shift interlock?
Do you know if that is dealer only part? as I called a couple parts stores.
Hammer Time, Thank you !!!
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Dec 8, 2011, 5:48 PM
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I don't have any instruction for removing it. It will definitely be a dealer item though.
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Jack123
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Dec 8, 2011, 6:03 PM
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Thank you very much for all your help, and very fast answers!!
I'll call dealer to see if I can buy the part.
Issue closed.
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Dec 8, 2011, 6:08 PM
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You're very welcome.
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Jack123
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Dec 9, 2011, 9:57 AM
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Issue Reopened,
Guess I was too fast to close this. Worked fine last night twice.
This morning, fine twice, Then had to run quick errand.
Trouble, with shift interlock solenoid, still with it unplugged, Hard getting out of park?
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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