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1 Set the emergency brake.
2 Insert key into the ignition and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" or "RUN" position. It is not necessary to start the engine.
3 Locate the shift lock override slot located on the shifter console near the shifter lever. Normally, the slot is plugged with a small plastic cap. Remove the cap.
4 Insert a small screwdriver, nail file, key or similarly shaped object into the override slot, push down and hold
5 While continuing to hold down the shift override mechanism, depress the brake pedal.
6 Now, grasp the shifter, push in the release button located on the shifter as you normally do and then move the shifter to the desired gear. If you've completed these steps with the engine off, move the shifter to the Neutral position to start the engine.
Chris: According to MyAutomaticTransmission.com: "Shifter Lever
Recognizing that you might one day find yourself in such a predicament, vehicle manufacturers incorporated a quick and easy method for manually releasing a shifter stuck in Park. Follow these 4 simple steps.
1.Set the emergency brake.
2.Locate the shifter lock override slot located on the shifter console near the shifter lever. Normally, the slot is plugged with a small plastic cap.
3.Remove the plastic cap covering the override slot and insert a key, nail file or similarly shaped object into the slot and push down.
4.While pushing down, depress the brake pedal, grab the shifter and push in the shifter lock button located on the shifter as you normally do and then move the shifter to the Neutral position. With the brake pedal still depressed, start the engine with the shifter in the Neutral position.
NOTE:If the shifter lever will still not move, repeat the process making sure to press down firmly on the locking mechanism and the brake pedal simultaneously as you attempt to move the shifter lever.
NOTE: Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition will not cause any additional damage. You will just have to use this procedure to release the shifter each time you attempt to move the shifter out of the Park position." I hope this helps you!
shift actuator not working. see if you here click sound coming from lower section of steering column.check fuses.vehicle with key on first position, not running, you should be able to move shifter into neutral, then start vehicle..
This can happen if the battery is low / dead. To solve, connect a set of jumper cables between the battery in the Cobalt and a running car's battery. Shut off the running car. In the Cobalt, make sure all accessories (lights, radio, fan, etc.) are off. Step on the brake, then move the gear shifter fully into the PARK position. Next, either attempt to start the engine, or turn the key to the OFF position and remove it from the ignition.
When is shifter in position D or R engine will not to start. Only in P or N position. Where is ignition on,shifter will to move. when is ignition off locks shifter in to P positions
check your brake light to see if it lit while this happen, if it does not lit then the brake light switch is bad. because the shift interlock switch must see the signal from the brake before it release to let you shift out of park for safety reason
We had the same problem, with the same diagnosis. It turned out to be that the shifter was not fully forward in the park position!
The mechanics we called said it was the Shifter Interlock Solenoid as well (but an honest mech. actually solved the prob. - by pushing the shifter all the way forward - and didn't charge a dime).
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