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Shift solenoids are located inside the automatic transmission, accessable via a side cover plate.
get a chiltons manual from the library for your car.
If you are referring to the shift position indicator located next to the shift lever - YES, it is supposed to be illuminated when the headlights (not the DRL's) are activated.
An automatic transmission is a type of car transmission that shifts gears on its own. Therefore, cars with automatic transmissions will not have a clutch pedal and will have a selector lever as opposed to a shift knob.
The Chevrolet Lumina shift solenoid can be found on the top of the transmission. The shift solenoid will be near the front of the transmission.
FAT refers to Floor Automatic Transmission while AT means Automatic transmission in case where shift lever is installed at the steering column
Simply start the vehicle with the shift lever in the Park position. If you wish to go backward place the shift lever in the R location. When you're ready to move forward place the shift lifter in the D position. Only shift from park to reverse or to drive when the vehicle is sitting still.
If the fluid level is OK and does not smell burned and the shift lever works the transmission may need to looked at by a repair place.
It's mounted to the transmission where the shift lever meets the case if it's an automatic trans.
That's the ASL (automatic shift lock) indicator light. "Your VW is equipped with an automatic shift lock (ASL). The ASL is an electromechanical device that locks the selector lever in the park and neutral positions when the ignition is on. You must press the brake pedal before the selector lever can be moved out of either position."
700r4 gear shift lever want lock in place