Theory Of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Electronic Shift Module (ESM) monitors the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid (Gear Shift Lock Solenoid) circuits for electrical failures. If the BTSI Solenoid circuit voltage drops below 8.5 volts, A DTC will set and there will not be enough voltage to energize the BTSI Solenoid causing the shifter to be stuck in Park or Neutral.