I am trying to repair the transmission, I put two shift solenoids in?

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT
170,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I am trying to repair the transmission on My granddaughter's car. I put two shift solenoids in it and put it back together. No more check engine lights on anymore. I found, as others did too, that when I have it in park it works but all the other positions make the car go forward. I was checking the different gears and I found out that each gear except park makes the car go forward even reverse. In researching I saw other posts that spoke of the pnp needing a tool that indexes the shifter. It said it is a J41545. Where can I find one of these? Thank you
Aug 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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Here is one from eBay for $75.00:

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Here is how to use the tool when setting up the gear range sensor/switch. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
Aug 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM
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Thank you, Ken. I made an offer of 60 and He took it. Thank you for your help. It's greatly appreciated. I will let You know if the tool helped the problem.
Aug 23, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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Sounds good, let me know. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Aug 23, 2022 at 12:09 PM
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