Broke shifting lever

TTBCAR

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2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE
5.3L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

Lost keys to the vehicle listed above. Had to force into drive without key in the ignition. Then forced back into Park and the shifting lever then broke off. Found the keys put the keys in the ignition tried to turn over but nothing. So I guess my question would be, what kind of problem am I going to have getting it back to working?

Thursday, August 5th, 2021 AT 6:50 PM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
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More than likely you broke the shift interlock. This is needed in order for the PCM to know that the shifter is in park or neutral so that it is safe to start the vehicle.

Clearly we are going to have to replace the shifter lever but at that time, you will need to inspect the solenoid and sensor. I attached the info below on this.

If you are not sure, you can get some pictures of the damage and we may be able to find the issue.

If nothing else, we will need to check for codes and see if there are open circuit codes that will tell us what the issue is.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Let us know what you find with this and we can go from there.

Thanks

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