OEM Buick Shift Interlock Solenoid

Buick Shift Interlock Solenoid Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to Troubleshoot and Maintain the Shift Interlock Solenoid on Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The first step to fix the Shift Interlock Solenoid requires disabling the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. The automatic transmission shift lock control must be extracted from the steering column jacket assembly by using a screwdriver. You should install the automatic transmission shift lock control onto the steering column jacket assembly while making proper adjustments for it. The shift lever should be installed when it is missing. You need to pull the tab out from the block side of the automatic transmission shift lock control before you position the column in NEUTRAL mode. Push down on the adjuster block while the automatic transmission shift lock control in NEUTRAL to compress the internal adjuster spring. This disengages the adjuster teeth which allows you to move the adjuster block away from the solenoid as far as possible. Press the tab into position to lock the automatic transmission shift lock control while positioning the column at NEUTRAL. Check if the automatic transmission shift lock control activates to lock the gear shift lever when placed in PARK mode. The gear shift lever from the PARK position should remain locked until the brake pedal receives a press which activates the solenoid. After proper adjustment of the system enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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  Q: How to service and repair the Shift Interlock Solenoid for a column shift on Buick Century?

  A: The service process for an automatic transmission shift lock actuator of a column shift needs the removal of steering column trim covers and knee bolster to begin. First disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic shift lock control actuator followed by removing the actuator from the steering column ball studs after extracting the shift lever actuator. The automatic shift lock control actuator should be secured onto the steering column ball studs followed by reconnecting its electrical connector for installation. To install the shift lever actuator the column must be placed in neutral then use the automatic shift lock control adjuster by pulling the tab from the actuator's adjuster block side and compress the internal adjuster spring and disengage adjuster teeth through pressing on the adjuster block and sliding it to the maximum distance before locking by pressing the tab. You need to check the actuator for proper shifting of the shift lever clevis into park position. If you can move the shift lever without pressing the brake pedal you must adjust the actuator. The last step involves reinstalling the steering column trim covers together with the knee bolster.
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  Q: How to service and repair the Shift Interlock Solenoid on Buick LaCrosse?

  A: The first step to handle the Shift Interlock Solenoid repair process requires disconnecting the negative Battery Cable. Service and repair of the Shift Interlock Solenoid requires first removing the Center Console while disconnecting the automatic transaxle shift lock actuator electrical connector . Both ends of the automatic transaxle shift lock actuator need to be detached from their pivot points. First install the automatic transaxle shift lock actuator's ends to their pivot points after which you must attach its electrical connector. Following the procedure you should reinstall the Center Console before reconnecting the negative Battery Cable.