Loud Click in Park when stepping on the brake pedal

[qcman]

Hi just like the title says I noticed today when pressing on the brake when in Park so that I can move the gear selector that there is a pretty noticeable audible click when I press on the brake pedal or release it. It is coming from inside the console...I assume it is the switch that prevents being able to pull out of park without applying the brake first.

I don't recall noticing this before and the car seems fine otherwise. Am I overly sensitive all of a sudden or is there something going on? I've attached a video the sound is when I press on the brake pedal and also release it... Weird!

[cajun1le]

Sounds like the transmission shift-lock control solenoid is making some noise. What you're hearing is the solenoid retracting the interlock pin that allows you to move the shift lever. It's the only thing that would actuate in relation to the brake being depressed in that location. I know the solenoid comes included with the shift lever assembly, but can it be purchased separately? That would be a question for your local dealer parts rep.

[qcman]

Originally Posted by cajun1le

Sounds like the transmission shift-lock control solenoid is making some noise. What you're hearing is the solenoid retracting the interlock pin that allows you to move the shift lever. It's the only thing that would actuate in relation to the brake being depressed in that location. I know the solenoid comes included with the shift lever assembly, but can it be purchased separately? That would be a question for your local dealer parts rep.

Thanks for the reply my car has to go into the dealer on Wednesday for something else so I will ask them about it before I worry too much. Oddly enough I jumped in my son's Cobalt last night and it does it too so not sure what to think.

[ucHuskies]

Happens to me too. Noticed it on my girlfriend's (nearly brand new) Sentra as well the other day, so I assumed it was normal.

[qcman]

Originally Posted by ucHuskies

Happens to me too. Noticed it on my girlfriend's (nearly brand new) Sentra as well the other day, so I assumed it was normal.

Sorry are you saying your L99 auto makes that click too? I'm not sure if it is something new or I just never noticed it before lol.

[ucHuskies]

Originally Posted by qcman

Sorry are you saying your L99 auto makes that click too? I'm not sure if it is something new or I just never noticed it before lol.

Haha. Sorry wasn't clear - yes happens on my L99 as well. Actually just came across another thread a few minutes ago by accident regarding the same issue, all came to conclusion that it was normal.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389136

[qcman]

Originally Posted by ucHuskies

Haha. Sorry wasn't clear - yes happens on my L99 as well. Actually just came across another thread a few minutes ago by accident regarding the same issue, all came to conclusion that it was normal.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389136

No worries.... Thanks for clarifying that and finding that link. I tried searching but got nothing I guess I needed to use something better than "click" in the query.

[ELIC1]

i also have it... normal

[qcman]

Originally Posted by ELIC1

i also have it... normal

Thank you Elic1! I'll relax now lol.