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spring --damaged clip--debris --need to remove cover to access the bottom of shifter ---and possible shift interlock failure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LDkoecODII this link shows bypass and fixes
The first thing you need to do is check to see if the brake lights are working (lower lights not high mounted brake light), the park lock system gets power from the brake light circuit and will not release the shifter unless the brake pedal is pushed and the brake lights actually work.
just because you disconnected the shift cable from the trans doesnt mean the car is now out of gear. The interlock switch is located next to the shifter in the center console. Remove the bezel around the shifter and you should see a small tab that reads (shift interlock) pull it out of its holder and the shifter should once again move
Transmission. Check fluid level using proper checking procedure, which is usually get to operating temperature (take it for a short drive), park it in neutral idling, parking brake on. Fluid should be at correct level, and red in color. Anything else, have a transmission flush and fill, do the filter as well, just to be safe. It's a good place to start. And hopefully you don;t have bigger problems. Hope this helps.
If the steering wheel is turned the continue to turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the tires are going while applying firm pressure to the brake the try to pull it out of park. I know this sounds crazy but they have so many safety swithches on them, you may have one not activating.
Here's how to override the shift lock on a 2006 Monte Carlo. First, remove the top of the shift console by pulling up on the plastic piece directly in front of the hinged cover. This is the piece that has the cup holders molded into it and it is held in place by 4 clips (i.e. it will pop back into place with no tools).
Next, shine a flashlight down into the console to the right of where the shift lever passes through (passenger's side). You'll see a wiring clip with 4 or 5 wires going into it. Directly behind this clip you can see a metal shaft with a flared top that looks like a button. This is the shift lock override button. Reach in behind the wiring clip with your right hand and press this button in. With the engine running, hold the button in with your right hand, press on the brake, and shift out of park with your left hand.
Now you can drive the car to your mechanic (or to your own garage) to find out why the shift lock solenoid is not working. On mine it was obvious. A wire going into that clip near the override button came loose and there was no power to the shift lock solenoid. I removed the clip, reattached the wire, and replaced the clip. Problem solved, fixed for free!
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