[Smitm13]

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 6 Cyl 3.50L

About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that it became more difficult to shift my car out of park. A few days ago, I took apart the center console to discover that some of the wiring to the shifter was loose.

I am in no means a mechanic, just cheap. This was my process for self repair:

1. Per the solenoid wiring diagram I found online, I desired via a new pigtail and installed popped it back in.

2. After triple checking my connections, I started it back up and was able to shift it into reverse. I backed out and came back into garage, put it in park, shut it off, BUT couldn't remove the key.

3. Let's try that again...started it back up, try to put it in reverse....no can do. Wires still look good and the metal emergency shift release button on the side of the shifter doesn't even budge to shifter (yes, foot on brake - brake lights work)

4. I was able to get my key out via the side of the ignition trick with a screwdriver. Additionally, I notice that after removing the handle of the shifter, pressing down on the rod release key too.

5. BMC and RAP fuses appear to be connecting.

Am I missing something here? Should I unscrew the shift from the floor to further check the wiring? I’m not wanting to throw in the towel and have it towed to the dealer...yet.