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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 06:39 PM
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David’s most likely got one, maybe even from an 09,10, or 11
Old Jun 16, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Well I replaced the gearshift assembly from the junk yard it has the all leather handle it looks like a newer model, fitted everything but no luck, I noticed that the lever that is in the driver’s side doesn’t even pull back when I press the brake, my door locks still did the same thing open and close by themselves while parked, so I removed the door fuse to see if it made a difference and watch the YouTube video that I attached to this reply that’s what my car does now with the newer gearshift assembly and door fuse unplugged (sigh)




Old Jun 16, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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Have you checked your brake lights. The brake switch is what is supposed to unlock the shifter.

Next would be the neutral/park switch on the trans, that probably is the door lock thing. And maybe the cable connection there, maybe it is not staying in the "drive" position.
Old Jun 16, 2018 | 02:57 PM
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How does the neutral/park switch look like?
Old Jun 16, 2018 | 04:44 PM
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It is where the cable attaches to the trans.

Those are the only other parts I can think of that could wear out, everything else would have to be cutting wires or rerouting electricity.

I am guessing that the BDM gets the signal to lock the doors from that switch, can't think of anywhere else.

The shift cable has been known to wear out as well as the ball connector.


Old Jun 16, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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Here is how to adjust the cable



Here is how to install and adjust the switch, if anyone has been in there this is on my short list

Old Jun 19, 2018 | 01:21 PM
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Am I missing a fuse to the TCM?
Old Jun 19, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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First, that wire attached to the power steering could cause problems. If it is supposed to be always hot and has an inline fuse a safer place for it would be the other outside terminal.

Secondly, page 5-84 is really mis leading in the way they patched it together. The legend that you have circled actually belongs to the picture on the previous page, the inside fuse box. Position #25 under hood is for the fuse puller.


Old Jun 19, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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Underhood fuse box




K I need a better picture!



Fuse puller
Old Jun 20, 2018 | 11:07 AM
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Ok thanks guys, I checked it by the passenger side and all my fuses are good, I also disconnected the TCM and checked for any corrosion but all was well. I took my car to AutoZone to get any possible codes pulled but they said there where no active or pending codes. My brake lights work and ended up just putting a zip tie to prevent my shifter from ever locking up again. So I guess this weekend ima gonna check the safety switch.



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