Hello All... Our daughter's 95 Impreza, auto, AWD, has the "can't shift it out of park when it's cold" problem that appears in several threads here. A local mechanic replaced the switch with a used one, but the problem persists. I'd like to just replace it all and fix the problem for good....

 

So... I need some help finding the Solenoid and Relay... I'm assuming the switch is on the brake pedal somewhere.

 

Also... are they hard to replace once I locate them, and are there any special hints you can offer about completing the job?

 

Thanks!

Mike

The solenoid itself is on the shifter assembley, or at least it should.

 

What I would do is find the solenoid, disconnect the connector going to it, use a multi-meter to verify the brake switch and everything is working correctly. If it, just swap in a new solenoid, and it should be good.

 

If the wiring going to the solenoid doesn't test out ok, then you have a more complicated matter on your hands.