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I'm working on my grandson's '08 GP and I need some advice. He was starting to have problems shifting out of park and was also having 'reduced power' (limp mode) until it got so bad he called me for help. From what I've learned, the possible culprits for the shifting problem are the brake pedal position sensor, the shift interlock solenoid, and that the accelerator pedal may be one reason for the limp mode. I know the throttle body might cause this too, but I replaced that about 2 years ago with a GM OEM part. I've put a new brake pedal position sensor on, and a new accelerator pedal/sensor just in case. I have a new scan tool arriving today to calibrate the brake pedal sensor. As of now, after putting those parts in, the car starts, the shifter moves (sometimes), but when I put it in any gear it revs but doesn't kick into gear. I'm hoping this will clear up after I re-set the brake sensor.  My question is about the shift interlock solenoid. After not finding new ones anywhere, I ordered a used complete shifter with a solenoid on it after asking the seller if the solenoid was for sure good. He said it was, and it's on the way. But if I remove the interlock solenoid from the shifter, would everything still work as normal (aside from the fact that the shifter would no longer need to be in park to complete the start up? Is there anything in the circuit between the brake pedal sensor and the shift interlock solenoid that would keep the car from starting or running correctly? I've already pulled the solenoid but didn't try to start it and check it yet. The car is sitting in the high school parking lot where my grandkids are students.   Anyway, the scanner comes in today and the "new" shifter assembly will be here in a few days. I'm wondering if I get the brake sensor calibrated and can get it running and shifting if it would be safe (me driving) to drive back to my house to finish the job. Also, if anyone has any suggestions about troubleshooting the reduced engine power/limp mode, I'd appreciate any help or comments on that. Thanks for any help on this. Lee

I can probably make a chip for the OBD1 computer.  swapping to obd2 isn't the best way to go about it but its the only way those derby companies know how to do it.  Microsquirt or similar would be ideal.  

Whatcha looking for? I think I got rid of the few things I had left when we moved, but I know a few guys here still have some stuff. Nate will probably chime in haha

Looking for info for parts..... anyone here available with info?

I think I used a 2x4 between the studs to twist it.