lakeguy434

Evaluate before you Execute: My 2007 C6 Automatic has intermittently getting stuck in Park and finally it just locked up and I could not get it into any other gear. Acting on the feedback and instructions posted on this Forum I removed the shifter, bought a new one, installed it and the New one got stuck in Park as well. I disconnected the wiring from the Shifter Solenoids and applied 12 Volts DC to the Solenoid using a 1 Amp Motorcycle Battery Charger. The Solenoid works just fine, on Both Shifters. Rod extends and the Shifters go into gear. So my recommendation is to check this after removing the console and shifter Boot Before removing and replacing the Shifter Assembly. Now I have to presume the problem lies in the Brake/Shifter switch under the Brake Pedal and have to figure out how to get that thing out and replaced.

biggerjer

There are some great threads here for this problem. I've been there recently. Brake switch is OK if car will start. I simply drilled a small hole in the locking pawl and wired it up on the new shifter. Probably wiring problem between brake sw and solenoid in your case. Read some more threads on this all are excellent.

lakeguy434

C6 Automatic stuck in Park. No power to shifter solenoid when pressing brake pedal. ( Solenoid works when 12V external power applied ) Anyone know how to find and replace the switch under the brake pedal assembly ?? Someone replied that the brake switch must be O.K. if the car starts. Does the switch that makes the Start circuit also provide power to the shifter solenoid ??

MKenM

Can you see the solenoid when it is in place? Just wondering if the solenoid is binding on the shifter because of a misalignment. Try moving the shifter to possibly to remove any pressure on the solenoid. Just a possibility

lakeguy434

Yes I can see the solenoid. Shifter boot is still off the assembly and everything internal to the shifter is visible. Disconnecting the solenoid wiring connector and Applying 12 Volts with a 1 amp charger makes the solenoid engage and pull the cam lock back allowing me to shift into other gears. Do you know if the same switch that makes the Start Circuit also powers the shift solenoid ??

lakeguy434

Help

MKenM

There is a fuse in the foot well for the transmission lock. Look in your manual. It might be in a different location than mine. Make sure that fuse is OK. I suspect it might be but just in case.

In the book it is labeled as BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock.

Gman in NC

I cut the end off of the nylon dog. Haven't had a problem since.

MKenM

Although it worked I'm not sure that it is a good idea to bypass a safety feature.

biggerjer

Here is all you should need to know. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...with-pics.html

biggerjer

I sent this link on your other thread. It answers your questions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...with-pics.html

lakeguy434

Thanks so much for the feedback. Will try everything that has been suggested and when all else fails I'll just do the " Wire-It-Back " trick

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Please take a minute and record this issue at www.safercar.gov as its part of the safety equipment required on automatic transmissions, this is the NHTSA site. Use the file complaint button on right.

Be very careful not to force the car into gear. You can also damage the shifter cable. Unfortunately the solenoid is not replaceable on its own, you need to purchase a whole new shifter assembly. The repair can easily cost a thousand dollars and it still appears the replacement part is of the same design and quality of the original.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

www.safercar.gov (file a complaint with NHTSA)

If you go under Corvettes you will see numerous complaints on this. Not sure of the culprit other than dealers suggesting the solenoid is issue. I do know that each and everyone that experiences it should log in the issue. This is part of the safety equipment and has no warning as to where and when it can get "stuck in park".

Gman in NC

No problem there. All other safety features work. I can't fully shut the car off until it's in park. Still have to be in park or neutral with my foot on the brake to start it. Just don't have to worry about getting it into gear after it's started. Works fine.

ufso

Here's what 3 of us did.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...k-finally.html