Gear shifter stuck in park

Tiny
REDPONTIAC170
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 206,700 MILES
Changed brakes, headlight, and fog light bulb within span of two weeks. Just stuck in park won't go into any gear, starts up just fine. All lights are working.
Saturday, May 7th, 2022 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
SQM
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  • 6,383 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you might have a faulty shift interlock solenoid, also known as shift lock actuator.
When the brake pedal gets depressed, the actuator gets triggered and that releases the shift lever from park. A faulty actuator can prevent shifting out of park.
It is located under the shift lever.

I have attached diagrams below for your reference.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Saturday, May 7th, 2022 AT 4:02 PM

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