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Asked: Aug 31, 2009 - 10:33 PM

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99accent

I can hear a click noise in park stepping on the brake. Nissan Pathfinder.

Noticed today on my 2003 Pathfinder engine running I stepped out he brake to move selector out of park and I hear a little click near the shifter in the console, after putting the selector to drive, no click and in neutral no click, what's this noise, could it be a release solenoid to get it out of park when you have to step on the brake? I never noticed the click noise before.

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In Makes & Models > Nissan > Pathfinder
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karjunkie

Date: Sep 01, 2009
Time: 09:24 AM

Yes, it is the shift interlock solenoid releasing the pin that locks the shifter until you step on the brake. It may need some lubrication, but I don't think it's anything to worry about.

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karjunkie

Date: Sep 01, 2009
Time: 09:24 AM

Yes, it is the shift interlock solenoid releasing the pin that locks the shifter until you step on the brake. It may need some lubrication, but I don't think it's anything to worry about.

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99accent

Date: Sep 01, 2009
Time: 02:20 PM

how would I lubricate this shift lock pin ,and whats the manual saying about a screwdriver in the little hole near the shif will unlock it ,does it stay unlocked or what really is this unlock for?

thanks if anybody knows

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karjunkie

Date: Sep 01, 2009
Time: 03:31 PM

The hole in the shifter housing is to release the lock if it malfunctions. I have usually opened the housing and sprayed a good silicon lubricant all around the mechanism.

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