{"id":89509,"date":"2023-08-16T19:12:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T02:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89509"},"modified":"2023-11-02T21:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T04:22:46","slug":"where-is-the-shift-interlock-solenoid-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-shift-interlock-solenoid-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Shift Interlock Solenoid Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_84e7cf-45 > 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inner-column-1 kadence-column_84e7cf-45 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0c8301  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-c96ac5\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e1edc-98\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e1edc-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e1edc-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_8e1edc-98 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_8e1edc-98\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The shift interlock solenoid keeps the gear shift lever in place unless the driver steps on the brake pedal.<\/li><li>The shift interlock solenoid is usually at the base of the steering column as part of the steering linkage.<\/li><li>The shift interlock solenoid might lock up when the shifter solenoid gets contaminated.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the Shift Interlock Solenoid Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: Usually, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shift-interlock-solenoid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shift interlock solenoid\">shift interlock solenoid<\/a> can be found underneath the vehicle&rsquo;s shifter console, or on column shift vehicles, it&rsquo;ll be at the base of the steering column as part of the shift linkage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shift-interlock-solenoid-located-under-shifter-console-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"shift interlock solenoid located under shifter console\" class=\"wp-image-89517\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" 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https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shift-interlock-solenoid-located-under-shifter-console.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Usually, the shift interlock solenoid can be found underneath the vehicle&rsquo;s shifter console, which is near the shifter lever on the transmission.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The shift interlock solenoid prevents the gear shift lever from moving unless the driver pushes the brake pedal. Without it, drivers wouldn&rsquo;t be able to move the gear shift lever out of the park position, so it&rsquo;s imperative that the shift interlock solenoid is functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a safety feature to prevent the driver from putting the transmission in reverse with their foot on the accelerator, which can cause the vehicle to careen out of control. The faster it goes in reverse, the more the driver&rsquo;s foot is driven toward wide open throttle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/shift-interlock-solenoid-function-symptoms-and-replacement-cost\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508\"><style> .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508:active, .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ufd922f1732e5832f936d0b7913639508:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Shift Interlock Solenoid: Function, Symptoms, and Replacement Cost<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This happened back in the mid-1990s on some Audi vehicles that tended to take off in reverse and crash when placed in reverse, and it was determined to be driver error. The shift interlock solenoid then became a necessary feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Shift Interlock Solenoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing the shift interlock solenoid can be tricky. You&rsquo;ll need to remove the center console if you want to reach the solenoid, or on a column shift, you may need to remove the knee bolster.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_39abb2-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_39abb2-68 > 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Note that most of the time, a wiring issue will cause the shift interlock solenoid not to work. Check your brake lights to make sure they&rsquo;re working if you can&rsquo;t get the transmission out of park. Sometimes, an issue with the stop lamp switch can cause the shift interlock solenoid not to work.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/shift-interlock-solenoid-function-symptoms-and-replacement-cost\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03\"><style> .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03:active, .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u2008fef4514e06bcdfc2e06b8aae7a03:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Shift Interlock Solenoid: Function, Symptoms, and Replacement Cost<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the shift interlock solenoid locks up when contaminants leak down to the shifter console, like if you spill coffee. If this happens, clean it and other contaminated components with a Q-tip and either a cleaning solution or alcohol. Once it&rsquo;s clean, you can run some tests with your vehicle to determine whether or not it still needs replacement, or if the part is damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where is the Shift Interlock Solenoid Typically Located? 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