I went ahead and replaced all the shift solenoids and two other solenoids in my transmission and put everything back together. Now I'm having the problem where the dinger and other gauges inside the car activate normally when I put the ignition key in, but the starter is dead when I try to start the car. It's almost acting like it thinks the transmission is in gear even though the shifter is in Park,

I've double checked the transmission selector switch plug it seems to be firmly inserted. But I did take the trans shift selector switch off. Is it possible it's not put back on right? Or in the wrong gear?
I knew I'd have to disassemble the fuse box, so I did disconnected the battery before starting my work. So I don't think I caused any damage to the electrical system while I disassembled it. I also checked all my fuses and relays, they seem fine.

The car started fine and drove into my garage before I did the work, and I never had any starting issues before. Any ideas?

 

The transmission gear selector has a specific alignment when you reinstall it.

 

There is even a "special tool" for the job. Seems like it doesn't really need it. Just being careful should do it.

All of those inter locks are mechanical in nature. (relays and switches; no electronic magic)

 

I think Steve talks about that in here

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/driv...olenoid-61313/

 

I figured it out!!! I didn't have the bolts that pull the wiring harness blocks up into the fuse spade terminals in the bottom of the fuse box tightened up enough. As I was tightening them they "Popped!!!" and I panicked and stopped thinking I was stripping the threads. After watching a video the guy mentioned this, and said to keep tightening the bolts about 10-15 more revolutions. Sure enough it pulled the wiring blocks up tight against the bottom of the fuse block and all my electrical issues went away and the car fired right up!!! Thanks for your help :)
I still have a trouble code but I'll post in another post.

 

Thanks for the follow up.