# 99 grand prix gt shifter lock

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** pontiac\
**Created:** [July 31, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763 "2010-07-31T18:06:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![strobe58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@strobe58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strobe58)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763/1 "2010-07-31T18:06:27Z")

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I depress the brake pedal (the brake lights work) and hear the relays click. The shifter lock will not release. To move the floor shifter I have to use a small screwdriver to push the manual over ride. I’m ready to call for dealer service as my usual mechanic has no idea what to do, or so he says. Any thoughts?

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**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763/2 "2010-07-31T19:43:42Z")

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The solenoid at the gear shift may not be working of the lock may have become disconnected from the solenoid. The only way I can think of to check is remove the console.

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**Author:** ![JayWB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@JayWB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayWB)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763/3 "2010-07-31T21:18:11Z")

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Ask your mechanic why he can’t disassemble the console and inspect the shifter lock solenoid to see why it isn’t working.

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**Author:** ![strobe58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@strobe58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strobe58)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-prix-gt-shifter-lock/52763/4 "2010-08-02T15:13:35Z")

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I appreciate the replies. Thanks you for the info.