shift lever stuck in park
#1
shift lever stuck in park
2002 avalanche 1500 4x4 z71. Replaced key lock cylinder and case. Restored pass lock. Now shift lever stuck in park.
What can I do to free it?
What can I do to free it?
#2
Administrator
Are you applying the brake? The vehicle won't shift out of park if the brake peddle is not depressed, there is a lock pin that prevents the shift from happening if the brake is not pushed down, you may have disconnected the power to this pin.
#5
I really appreciate your thoughts. This all started with replacing the ignition lock cylinder. After I reset passlock is when I found shifter stuck in park. I also forgot to mention that I replaced the brake switch to no avail. What pin are you referring to? I am going to check the shift interlock solenoid again. I didn't pull it yesterday just disconnected it thinking it should release. But got to thinking if plunger is stuck, that would not affect it. So I am diving in again!
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#8
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When I say "pin" I am referring to the shift interlock. In all likelihood that is what is causing your problem, its either not getting power to disengage it or its wedge/stuck in. The brake peddle being depressed is what actives the retraction of the "pin" to allow the shift lever to move.
#10
Thanks for the schematics and troubleshooting guide In2pro. I thought that you were talking about the interlock shift but wanted to be sure. I am taking a break until next week when it warms up a bit. I will get back to you with the results.