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My 2004 chevrolet aveo will not shift out of park. I need ...

Sent to Car Experts June 30 2008 at 7:20 PM
   

My 2004 chevrolet aveo will not shift out of park. I need to know how much is involved to get this problem fixed.

 

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2004 Chevrolet aveo

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the shift lock release but once you shift it back into park it locks up again.

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June 30 2008 at 7:24 PM (4 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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Hello and thank you for choosing Just Answer.

It really depends on what the problem is. A common issue would be the brake light switch , which is on the very top of the brake pedal. The brake light switch prevents the car from being shifted into Drive, without the brake being pushed all the way.

If you follow the brake pedal all the way to the top you should see a little switch that is being pushed by the metal part of the brake pedal. The switch will need to be replaced or adjusted. It is not very involved job it's actually not too big of a task.

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June 30 2008 at 7:27 PM (2 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Thank you. That was one of my thoughts. If that doesn't work is there anything else that you would suggest?
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June 30 2008 at 7:30 PM (2 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
I do believe that will be your problem, however if it does not solve it. You may want to check the shift cable (cable that connects the selector to the transmission).

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June 30 2008 at 7:31 PM (1 minute and 34 seconds later)
         
thank you for your help i will go and see if that helps
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