Shifter Locked In Place
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Gain access to the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid. The solenoid is part of the shifter assembly.
- Disconnect the wire connector from the rear of the BTSI solenoid.
- Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position.
- With the brakes applied, try moving the shifter out of the PARK position.
- If the lever now moves freely in and out of PARK, perform the Circuit Test. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
If the shift lever now moves freely in and out of the park position, the BTSI solenoid is faulty and the shifter must be replaced. If the shift lever still does not move from the park position, the problem is in the shift lever assembly.
If the above test pass and the shifter can still be moved freely in and out of PARK without the brake pedal depressed, replace shifter assembly.