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.
The 2000 Oldsmobile Alero shift solenoid is located on the top of the transmission. The shift solenoid can be access by removing the inside shifter console.
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.
Yes there is. It is called a brake pedal interlock and the part number is 2609-4827
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.
Stuck in Park? Check to see if the brake lights are working - same circuit as shift interlock Check to see if stop light fuse blown Try turning key to 1st position (unlock) shift to neutral to start and then shift to Drive also check to make sure the selenoid on the shift mechanism is working on mine it froze up and stopped working properly if that happens it will normally work when the interior is warm just make sure it is working or it wont let you shift.