What does a shift interlock solenoid do in a car?
What does a shift interlock solenoid do in a car?
The shift interlock solenoid is a safety mechanism that keeps the driver from shifting out of park when the brake pedal is not pressed down. In addition to the brake pedal being pressed down, the ignition must be in the on position.
What happens when the Shift Solenoid goes bad?
If the shift interlock solenoid has gone bad, the vehicle will not shift out of park, even with your foot on the brake pedal. This is a big problem because you will not be able to drive your vehicle anywhere. If this occurs, most vehicles have a shifter release.
What to do if your shift interlock is out of adjustment?
If shift interlock system is out of adjustment, check park lock cable adjustment. See PARK LOCK CABLE. If adjustment is not possible, replace necessary components. Some models require that park lock cable and shift interlock solenoid be replaced as an assembly.
What kind of shift interlock does a Oldsmobile have?
1997-98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Shift Interlock Systems Buick; LeSabre Oldsmobile; LSS, Eighty Eight, Regency Pontiac; Bonneville. DESCRIPTION. Transaxle/Transmission shift interlock system prevents driver from moving gearshift lever from Park unless ignition switch is in RUN position.
The shift interlock solenoid is a safety mechanism that keeps the driver from shifting out of park when the brake pedal is not pressed down. In addition to the brake pedal being pressed down, the ignition must be in the on position.
If the shift interlock solenoid has gone bad, the vehicle will not shift out of park, even with your foot on the brake pedal. This is a big problem because you will not be able to drive your vehicle anywhere. If this occurs, most vehicles have a shifter release.
If shift interlock system is out of adjustment, check park lock cable adjustment. See PARK LOCK CABLE. If adjustment is not possible, replace necessary components. Some models require that park lock cable and shift interlock solenoid be replaced as an assembly.
1997-98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Shift Interlock Systems Buick; LeSabre Oldsmobile; LSS, Eighty Eight, Regency Pontiac; Bonneville. DESCRIPTION. Transaxle/Transmission shift interlock system prevents driver from moving gearshift lever from Park unless ignition switch is in RUN position.
