Reverse Lockout Solenoid Issue
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Reverse Lockout Solenoid Issue
I have done a search on here and google as well and cannot really come to a conclusion.
Since I've owned the car in april I've had this issue 3 times, until now.
The problem is that I can access the reverse gate while driving above 3mph. After a couple seconds of moving the shifter back and forth between the 5/6 gate and reverse I can feel the solenoid react and slowly lock it out. then its fine and works normally for however long.
Over the last few days its been everytime I drive the car. Ill go to shift into 5th and find that i am over in the reverse gate. After stopping and going a few times it will function as normal. So its as if the solenoid unit it "sticky"
Should I just replace the solenoid unit?
Since I've owned the car in april I've had this issue 3 times, until now.
The problem is that I can access the reverse gate while driving above 3mph. After a couple seconds of moving the shifter back and forth between the 5/6 gate and reverse I can feel the solenoid react and slowly lock it out. then its fine and works normally for however long.
Over the last few days its been everytime I drive the car. Ill go to shift into 5th and find that i am over in the reverse gate. After stopping and going a few times it will function as normal. So its as if the solenoid unit it "sticky"
Should I just replace the solenoid unit?
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Ditto on changing it out, since it's easy enough to do, and should be able to find a new one for around $60 (gm part #12523300).
Also, since the solenoid is pretty much a sealed unit, it's not like you can get into it to clean up the plunger with electrical contact cleaner to begin with to solve it faulty problem.
Last edited by Dano523; Sep 23, 2015 at 12:37 AM.
