That clicking noise you hear when you press and release the brake pedal is the "Shift Lock Solenoid" engaging and disengageing. The shift lock solenoid is located below the center console directly underneath the gear shift lever. That sound is normal.
The shift lock solenoid is located on top of the steering column. You will need to remove the steering column covers, lower dash trim, and the heater duct. Remove the steering column bolts and lower the steering column to access the shift lock solenoid.
The shift lock on the solenoid is located under the shift lever cover. When the brake is depressed it then unlocks the shifter of the vehicle. If this does not unlock the solenoid then it will need to be replaced.
need to know where the shift solenoid is on a 96 Chevy lumina is located so that i can switch out the part. the one that i bought is a shift and lock solenoid, so where is that at on the transmission?
it have the AB shift solenoid the 3-2 pwm solenoid
It is inside the shifter.
Your shift lock solenoid may be bad.
If everything works correctly, you should be able to push the brake with your foot, then push the button on the shifter and move to the according gear. If the vehicle will still not shift out of park, a brake light switch or shift lock solenoid is most likely the problem. Where is the brake light switch and shift lock solenoid located? it is just underneath the console to the right, there is also a little cap next to the shifter stick a screw driver in there and push the shift-lock solenoid forward, or choice number 2 is to take the console out and unplug the shift-lock
Under the gear sift
Begin by removing the wiring harness from your shift solenoid. Remove the shift solenoid retaining screws. The shift solenoid will come out. Reverse the process to install your new shift solenoid.
where is the shift solenoid
On the chevy solenoid, you may be looking for the shift solenoid, and wondering where it is. The shift solenoid on this car is located inside the motor.