Weird A4 shift lockout problem
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Eden, UT
Weird A4 shift lockout problem
Anyone else have any problems like this? If so whats the fix?
Occaisionally, after starting when I depress the brake and the shifter button and go to shift out of park, I can't, its just locked out and it doesn't matter if I push in the shifter button any harder, I just don't get that click that lets me shift. Eventually it will shift and sometimes it takes 10 - 15 secs. but other times it will take a couple minutes (really frustrating if I'm running late). It occurs maybe 2-3 times per month at the most and only in the morning when first started. Other than that there is no pattern. TIA for any info.
Occaisionally, after starting when I depress the brake and the shifter button and go to shift out of park, I can't, its just locked out and it doesn't matter if I push in the shifter button any harder, I just don't get that click that lets me shift. Eventually it will shift and sometimes it takes 10 - 15 secs. but other times it will take a couple minutes (really frustrating if I'm running late). It occurs maybe 2-3 times per month at the most and only in the morning when first started. Other than that there is no pattern. TIA for any info.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 17,901
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From: Elko, Nevada
Yes. I had the same issue on my 98'.
It's the solenoid in the shifter. Seems to not work when cold,
but is okay when warm.
I just completely removed mine. Throws no codes or anything on
the DIC. It will allow me not to take the car out of park without
having to depress the brake pedal.
Because I fixed mine(so to speak) I'm not sure what would the cost
be if not under warranty.
Here's a pic...
It's the solenoid in the shifter. Seems to not work when cold,
but is okay when warm.
I just completely removed mine. Throws no codes or anything on
the DIC. It will allow me not to take the car out of park without
having to depress the brake pedal.
Because I fixed mine(so to speak) I'm not sure what would the cost
be if not under warranty.
Here's a pic...
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 17,901
Likes: 18
From: Elko, Nevada
You must remove the shift-****, and the plastic pieces starting
with the glove box, which gains more access to the piece that
covers the shifter/boot, etc.
Takes about 20-minutes to unscrew all that and then remove the
solenoid.
I wish I had a clue what the replacement cost would be.
with the glove box, which gains more access to the piece that
covers the shifter/boot, etc.
Takes about 20-minutes to unscrew all that and then remove the
solenoid.
I wish I had a clue what the replacement cost would be.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 726
Likes: 2
From: Denver CO
I'd like to know who GM's solenoid vendor is. This sounds similar to the ECL problem that caused the recent recall. These problems with the electronics helps me rationalize away (a little) the jealousy I have for all you owners with HUD 
I hope it means I'll have fewer problems 10 years from now.
I hope it means I'll have fewer problems 10 years from now.
