"Hood open" sensor warning and the car will not start and OBDII reading gives Error

First, from looking up the TCM part. This has me concerned:

"Transmission Control Module: Requires Programming After Installation, Module Must Be Programmed With Original Manufacturer Software"

I do not have OM software.

My second thought, that I'd like your opinion on, is what about the Transmission Control Solenoid? I've seen more than a few online videos and other threads that this is the solution to being stuck in park.

I also saw some articles about voltage going through the Headlight Dimmer Switch. What are your thoughts on that being a point of failure for the voltage codes?

My current goal is to get it drivable so I can take it someplace (Carmax, etc.) And sell it. From my inquiries so far, I'll get far less if the buyer has to come get it and tow/flatbed it away. Probably about $1,000.00 difference. From there, I suspect they'll work on it (beyond my capability) and then resell it. It's got a good engine for 160,000 and the brakes are not that old, etc.

Also, the Hood Open "CEL" is now intermittent. Upon every shutdown/restart, sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not. :-/

Joe,

Also, if it's the TCM, I have to draw the $-line there. Those appears to be about $500+.

Dan

Joe,

I'd like to try to get to the Shift Solenoid. Do you have any diagrams (or procedures) to assist me in getting there?

Dan

Joe,

I was referring to the Shift Interlock Solenoid. Here is Rock Auto's link to it:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2456696&cc=1444048&pt=16116&jsn=8&_nck=HllVxRCey1%2B2aVRDo41oQcMse1xIL9SL3KmW9dQXSf%2BAJlcOi2imTXTfOFLWd%2FZ7qi3oWcgQbtVtfiosB09jyUkNCc52VyjIycSOtQQibJSfVbfK5HMC7z15elRBhMX1tqxmeGuesF5DG4rkswUQTDqayIM4bRPkLDSMBJdcQkTMW11g7eXzpX4BqsxEDcQ8lSOLCofroOV8YT7LeM1Tht6DEa007%2B3xTpPeHm8P3iryjR6VO0%2Bdul1FKv%2FdMgbLLHrTgG181MPTOpVP9JKh3xz0fgmHXLqAZICc5tvu32nYgPMOKWGIUWSwxr%2F7eiTjB3FGaPMYHE19Z%2F4Nt39nNS2l34%2BzuTBw

There are also YouTube video of others who are stuck in park and this $27 part was the cause for some. I'd be guessing if it were not for my new Autel scanner. I believe the solenoid is located, essentially, on or near the shifter column but I do not know how to get the center console out to get to it, or even how to pop 'anything' off to use a screwdriver (like others have) to manually test it, but I believe in my new tool, the Autel Mk808.

Here's one video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0zUYNcd_0k
Start at 4'48". This vehicle in the video indicates active/inactive. Mine indicates on/off, except mine says, "on" regardless if I'm depressing the brake peddle or not see attached picture). At least for getting the vehicle out of park, I now believe it's the Shift Interlock Solenoid.

Any guidance you can provide in getting the center console off and getting to the shift column would be appreciated.

Dan