Pontiac Repair: Shifting from park, shift lock, shift out

Question
Hi, I have a 2000 Grand Prix. which recently wont shift out of park unless you  use the shift lock release.No problems with the key just the shift.Any ideas?Thanks.

Answer
if it is a floor shifter there are two solenoids under the shifter column one of them might be bad.there is also a switch above the brake pedal the may be at fault.this will not allow the shifter to come out of park unless the brake is applied.that switch sends a signal to one of those solenoids under the column and lets the shifter release.a repair manual on your particular vehicle will be helpful in locating the components on your system.