Where is the shift interlock solenoid located
3 Signs of a Bad Shift Interlock Solenoid Failure Symptoms Can't shift out of park bypass issue
three signs of a bad shift interlock
solenoid number one vehicle stuck in
park the shift solenoid allows the
vehicle to come out of park when the
brake pedal is pressed when the shift
interlock solenoid fails it will not
release the shifter the shift interlock
solenoid is usually located underneath
the center console or mounted on the
steering column first check the shift
interlock solenoid a good shift
interlock solenoid will plunge in and
out when signal or power is received use
a voltmeter or test light if there is no
power going to the shift interlock
solenoid when the brake pedal is pressed
there is a good chance the brake light
switch is faulty
moreover test the shift interlock
solenoid by energizing it with battery
power
if shift interlock solenoid plunges in
and out that means it is in good working
condition furthermore check poor
connections open circuits blown fuses
gear selector transmission shift cables
and lock cylinder make sure they are all
in good working condition as they can
also be the reason why the shifter won't
come out of park number two check brake
light switch when the brake light switch
fails it will not send power and
energize the shift interlock solenoid
this will prevent the driver from
shifting out of park make sure the brake
light turns on when stepping on the
brake also make sure the brake light
does not stay on when the vehicle is off
these are signs of a faulty brake light
switch replace the brake light switch
this should fix the issue as long the
shift interlock solenoid is still in
good working condition number three
bypassing the shift interlock solenoid
on some vehicle the shifter may contain
a shift lock release that allows driver
to insert an object such as a key screw
driver or a manufacturer special key to
allow driver to shift out of park this
is a temporary solution and the shift
interlock solenoid still needs to be
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