The shifter will not Move out of park?

Tiny
ANGEL91469
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  • 1995 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
I cannot get the car to move out of park.
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 AT 2:11 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like the shift interlock is preventing the shifter from being moved. Don't laugh, but are the brake lights working? Power to actuate the interlock solenoid is provided via the brake light switch. So, if the lights aren't working, it won't shift.

Next, I need to know if the vehicle has a column shift or floor shift setup. Also, I attached a wiring schematic below indicating power is supplied via fuse 39 in the fuse block. Check the fuse first. If it is good, confirm there is power to and from it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 AT 7:48 PM

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