Q: Where is the shifter interlock solinoid located on 95 cadillac sls and can new part be purchased?

asked by on October 14, 2016

Car stuck in park with busted brake line. I need to free transmission to tow to repair shop. I need location of shifter interlock to unplug.

My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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