Since getting it back it still decides to (even on flat ground) to not shift into drive after being in park. I now have to put my key in the manual release hole next to the shifter to allow it to move to drive after being parked now. Once it is released it moves freely and smoothly into any gear. I also tested the brake switch by checking if my brake lights were on when the problem is occurring, and they work fine when pressing the brake. The mechanic didn't mention anything wrong with the linkage. I called a mechanic and told him the problem. He said I needed to replace the shift interlock solenoid. Which I purchased an Acdelco GM Genuine part 1573424 on amazon found here:https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15793413-Original-Equipment-Interlock/dp/B005OV800M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LV06HHEUAL9S&keywords=GM+Genuine+Parts+15793413+Shift+Interlock+Solenoid&qid=1682998517&s=automotive&sprefix=gm+genuine+parts+15793413+shift+interlock+solenoid%2Cautomotive%2C128&sr=1-1
I don't know if this is related or just a symptom of something else but my car had parts replaced back in 2017 (couldn't find out which as the car business got a new owner and lost access) and I couldn't find out which part was replaced for key getting stuck in ignition. Now when I go to turn the car off, it turns halfway and won't turn the rest of the way. I have to mash my shifter button which makes the ignition make audible clicking sounds. Eventually after mashing the shifter button I hear the ignition make a louder click than other times and then I can move the key through full rotation, and can then remove it.
Could you help provide insight if you believe it is not the problem and if you believe it is, with diagrams on how to replace the part so I may do so?
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Monday, May 1st, 2023 AT 8:43 PM