The base of my interlock solenoid is broken off of the the main while body causing the shifter not to come out of "Park". I can see that the solenoid can be easily disconnected from the main shift mechanism that keeps it in park. Is there any problem associated by leaving it (the brass metal arm) disengaged from the shift mechanism. The Jeep is a USA '06 2.8 CRD.
TREBAR addresss's the issue in his response in this short thread:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=87298The "device" acts just like a "shift interlock/interrupt" except it's electronic. "Power" to the device, which is supplied by depressing the brake peddle while the ignition is in the run/on position, allows the brass rod to be depressed into the whitish housing (Dura P/N 1642313a) and the shifter to move out of park. I haven't tried to shift out of "Park" with the battery disconnected but it would seem this device would not allow that to occur unless it "sees" power.