03 Ion won't shift Out of Park

CJonesJax · 09-25-2006, 08:14 PM

Previous post was incorrect. When parked, the gear release button remains locked even after depressing the brake pedal. Car won't shift out of park.

06_Ion2 · 09-25-2006, 08:28 PM

anyone elce think that it might be a faulty ignishion switch?? that would be my only guess

Bigdaddy94sc2 · 09-26-2006, 02:23 AM

You can manually bypass it by removing the cover for the shifter. Just press the switch and move the shifter...

06Laser · 09-27-2006, 01:06 AM

Ok - you can do it even easier...instead of removing the whole cover to the shifter there should be a little circle fill-in (smaller than a penny) to the left of the shifter (while in Park) in that shifter cover itself. It will have a little cut out in it. Remove it and stick a long screw driver or other similar object into that hole straight down. That will engage the shift interlock system. Now you should (might) be able to shift.

Listen for it, it will click, just like a normally acting shifter does electronically. It's actually a very simple on/off device. Poke around gently and you're sure to hit it. No force at all..no more that the weight of the object you put down there.

Take it back to Saturn asap to have whatever that controls that switch replaced/repaired.

09-25-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
CJonesJax New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	03 Ion won't shift Out of Park Previous post was incorrect. When parked, the gear release button remains locked even after depressing the brake pedal. Car won't shift out of park.

09-25-2006, 08:28 PM	#2
06_Ion2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lino lakes Minnesota Posts: 1,582 06_Ion2's Photos 2006 ION-2 Quad Coupe	Re: 03 Ion won't shift Out of Park anyone elce think that it might be a faulty ignishion switch?? that would be my only guess ... VISIT MY CARDOMAIN --> http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2259877 s256 turbo, vulcan intake, exedy clutch, 8.9:1, camed, eagle rods, 2.4 tb, B&G coilovers, patriot head, stage 2 axels 418whp 2.2 :)

09-26-2006, 02:23 AM	#3
Bigdaddy94sc2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Anderson, SC (Clemson) Posts: 1,543 Bigdaddy94sc2's Photos 2006 ION-2 Sedan 2005 VUE 3.5L	Re: 03 Ion won't shift Out of Park You can manually bypass it by removing the cover for the shifter. Just press the switch and move the shifter... ... GM, Saturn, and ASE certified Technician. Always glad to try to help, just ask!!! Now own an 06 ION.2 as of 7/2/06 with 2988 and counting (7/28/06) 13131 as of (1/8/07) 24901 as of (7/30/07)

09-27-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
06Laser Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 58 2006 ION-3 Quad Coupe	Re: 03 Ion won't shift Out of Park Ok - you can do it even easier...instead of removing the whole cover to the shifter there should be a little circle fill-in (smaller than a penny) to the left of the shifter (while in Park) in that shifter cover itself. It will have a little cut out in it. Remove it and stick a long screw driver or other similar object into that hole straight down. That will engage the shift interlock system. Now you should (might) be able to shift. Listen for it, it will click, just like a normally acting shifter does electronically. It's actually a very simple on/off device. Poke around gently and you're sure to hit it. No force at all..no more that the weight of the object you put down there. Take it back to Saturn asap to have whatever that controls that switch replaced/repaired.

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