1995 Feedback Column Shifter Problems

Tiny
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  • 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Car is hard to put/shift into any gear. Checked fluid level. OK. Any Ideas?
Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 8:27 PM

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Tiny
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Dunno what Make/Model but could be the shift interlock system-possible brake switch/shift lock solenoid or its computer
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Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the response 'rasmataz'. The car is a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. Should I have someone read the codes?
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 3:12 PM
Tiny
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The computer I'm refering to is for the shift lock system not the PCM. Are the brake lights working? The brake switch powers the shift lock solenoid and the computer.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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Checked the brake lights and they worked fine. Any more suggestions? Thanks!
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
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Give me the Make and Model of this vehicle
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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The car is a 1995 Pontiac Gran Prix.
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Monday, May 19th, 2008 AT 4:41 AM
Tiny
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Disconnect the shifter cable at the transmission, then see if the shifter moves any better. Could be a bad cable.
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 AT 10:46 PM
Tiny
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Thanks again for all the help "rasmataz" and "dennyp". Surprisingly the shifter started to work just fine a couple of days ago. I will check the cable if it messes up again. Thanks!
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Saturday, May 24th, 2008 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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Just let us know what happens.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 AT 10:22 PM

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