Can't shift out of P

[TrailblazerVal]

My 2006 Trailblazer 4.2 left me stranded the other day. I was unable to depress button on shifter to get it out of P. It still runs.

After a friend helped me tow it home, we found the shifter cable bushing was broken to bits. Waiting on the bushing to come in mail.

However I still have issue with shifter. I have taken apart, part of the center console and don't really know what I am looking at. I am just learning to troubleshoot and repair my own stuff. Not sure where to begin or how to troubleshoot electric stuff....

Any guidance is appreciated !

Valerie in Ocala

 

[BlazingTrails]

There is a solenoid on the shifter that is controlled by a switch on the brake pedal. I would start there.....

 

[The_Roadie]

Good explanation with pics is on the site we all left behind:

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=51453

 

[24v 4.2]

My 2006 Trailblazer 4.2 left me stranded the other day. I was unable to depress button on shifter to get it out of P. It still runs.

After a friend helped me tow it home, we found the shifter cable bushing was broken to bits. Waiting on the bushing to come in mail.

However I still have issue with shifter. I have taken apart, part of the center console and don't really know what I am looking at. I am just learning to troubleshoot and repair my own stuff. Not sure where to begin or how to troubleshoot electric stuff....

Any guidance is appreciated !

Valerie in Ocala

When I had the same problem with my shifter linkage bushing, my shifter was also stuck in park. Once I reconnected the linkage and replaced the bushing with this: http://www.atfspeed.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_210&products_id=568

Then my shifter would come out of park. There is a button on the inside of the bushing that tells the shifter if the linkage is connected, which then allows the shifter to move out of park.

 

[Wooluf1952]

Welcome

In case you haven't heard:
http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/218-welcome-to-gmtnationcom-heres-the-story/

It's nice having that Neutral position in the transfer case.

 

[Mounce]

Welcome to the Nation! I saw your post on the other site and I'm glad you made it over here, you're in much better hands!

 

[KNBlazer]

I had this problem, Used some force on the shifter button one time, ever since then I haven't had a problem...