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2007 Chevy HHR LT dreaded shift stuck at park

Old Sep 19, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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2007 Chevy HHR LT dreaded shift stuck at park

so i have the issue where its stuck at park. I cant press the button its stuck in. i found this video(
), seems legit, i think it will fix. but my problem is i am at work and not to where my haynes book is. do you guys think it will work, and if so can someone send me a pdf of the disassembly of the shifter? i would be forever greatful!
Old Sep 19, 2018 | 11:06 AM
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Don't do it! It is dangerous and not your problem. You said the button is stuck depressed; that means that the plunger is broken. A kit like this will fix it (this was just the first one,there are many others..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Shif...QAAOSwDypbnSAo
Old Sep 19, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Don't do it! It is dangerous and not your problem. You said the button is stuck depressed; that means that the plunger is broken. A kit like this will fix it (this was just the first one,there are many others..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Shif...QAAOSwDypbnSAo
yeah its stuck in i used to have to click the button multiple times and it would work (also seemed to happen more in the cold) but now its stuck depressed and the key is stuck in the ingition. is this an easy fix? i am new to car repair and really can only follow haynes or youtube vids
Old Sep 19, 2018 | 12:03 PM
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Then the root problem is the solenoid is sticking, a shot of WD40 fixed mine. Then you managed to break the plunger.

Either way you should check with a GM service dept. There is a extended warranty on some of the shifters, depends on the exact problem. If all else fails a new (2009-2011) shifter would cost less than $100. https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts-l...t-control.html

I saw the bare shifter on ebay for $15 new, shipped. you want one with the leather boot, that is an upgraded part.
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 07:05 AM
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So its fixed, here is what I did. that actuator that is the first thing that this guy zip ties I moved it around with a screw driver (didn't have to remove the shifter assembly). that released the button. I shot it with some wd40 (thanks don!) and it now works like a dream!
Old Sep 20, 2018 | 11:14 AM
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Great fix! Enjoy the ride!!!
Old Aug 2, 2021 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rebelhhr
So its fixed, here is what I did. that actuator that is the first thing that this guy zip ties I moved it around with a screw driver (didn't have to remove the shifter assembly). that released the button. I shot it with some wd40 (thanks don!) and it now works like a dream!
can some show a picture were to spray it ? I’m In the same boat but my button works .. it like intermittently happening sometimes it works sometimes it don’t
Old Aug 2, 2021 | 08:31 PM
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Have you tried the extended warranty?
This is an impala, same part

Old Aug 2, 2021 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Have you tried the extended warranty?
This is an impala, same part
thanks do you spray we’re the rod goes up and down? It is on the drivers side I see .. no to warranty work for now because all the gm Mechanics are on strike in Chicago but I am moving too West Virginia in two weeks ..
Old Aug 2, 2021 | 10:43 PM
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Just take the top off and look around you will see a solenoid, I think on the passenger side (but I'm old). The rod gets gummed up, the WD40 just dissolves the glop.

The chrome ring pops off

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