P27F5

Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator A Stuck Off

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Gear shift lever does not unlock
Can't change gear
Check Engine or Transmission Light Is On
The car can remain in park mode
Clicking sounds from the gear selector area

Causes

Faulty shift lock solenoid
Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
Poor connection or corrosion on connectors
Mechanical interlock in the switching mechanism
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check solenoid circuit fuse
Check the integrity of the circuit and connections of the solenoid
Test the operation of the solenoid with a multimeter
Replace faulty shift lock solenoid
Check and replace TCM if necessary

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