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where is the shift interlock selenoid located on a 2001 chevy malibu
The shifter release solenoid is also known as the shift interlock solenoid. It is a small part of the shift solenoid. It is helps the driver shift the car from different gears up and down depending on the speed needed.
You take the console out and then the shift interlock solenoid is easily put in. A piece of cake once you get the console off.
It is inside the shifter assembly.
The shift interlock solenoid is located inside the console close to the shfiter.
It is possibly the shift interlock solenoid either defective or out of adjustment.
Shift interlock solenoid is not letting shift mechanism to release, possible brake switch failure, faulty solenoid, or wiring.
The shift mechanism is only allowed to move from park if and when the brake pedal is pressed. Possible causes are, faulty brake pedal switch, shift interlock solenoid, wiring, or broken shift button. Possible shift linkage or transmission problem. Find the procedure for "bypassing or overriding the shift interlock" for further diagnosis.
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
You need to remove lower plastic cover of your steering Colom. It is on the shifter side. It is black with a small white plastic circle under it.
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