How to: Fix the Shifter Brake Release Mechanism LOCKED IN PARK on a 2016 Nissan Sentra

[@jzavala2786]

Good looking out bro. Took only the side screw off and clipped it back in. BOOM! Just saved me $375 Jack👍😉

[@559powerscape]

Heck yeah man I'm glad this worked out for you! Thank you for your Support 🙏

[@jzavala2786]

On the real...showed my daughter ur vid and she fixed it..proud dad moment!

[@sarbastaziz4259]

Having same issue in my Sentra 2017 , thanks very much that's very useful 👏

[@559powerscape]

Your welcome glad this was useful, thank you for your Support!

[@okidokidiego5783]

I have the same thing, how do you call that switch. I need to get from deeler

[@doncastillo5447]

I have the same issue, tomorrow I’ll try all that

[@559powerscape]

Hopefully it works bro! Thank you for your Support 🙏

[@laramiereed3611]

Had the exact problem with a year newer model, but I had to take the entire center console out through the backseat. I couldn't have done it without this video tho, thank you very much!

[@559powerscape]

Your welcome bro I'm glad you found this useful! Thank you for your Support!

[@benjiroberts4434]

2018?

[@laramiereed3611]

@@benjiroberts4434 Actually a 2015, not sure why I said year newer. It's a year older than the car in the video. If you are fixing your vehicle like this I strongly recommend putting some electrical tape on the connector. It has been 4 months since I fixed it and the problem started back up again last week so I had to tear apart the center console all over again to reach this connector.

[@blahasdf2]

@@laramiereed3611 were you able to fix it again? I’m trying to build up the motivation to tear apart my car to try to fix this aggravating issue.

[@laramiereed3611]

@@blahasdf2 Yes, but I recommend taping the connector with some electrical tape. When I fixed it the first time, it lasted for about 6 months and then started coming loose again. When I get the time to do it all over again, I will be taping it to make for certain that it isn't going to wiggle out. The only problem is that there isn't much room for movement in there so it will be slightly more difficult than just pushing the connector back together.

[@steeeeeev5321]

Do you think that just removing the panel on the driver side by the gas pedal and then unscrewing the two screws/bolts and lifting that panel up would be possible without taking the rest of the front panel apart?

[@559powerscape]

I think you can, by accessing the driver side panel. Give it a try 😉

[@SeniorCat-]

Cesar Hernandez were you able to get access from the drivers side? Unfortunately I have to do this aseell

[@steeeeeev5321]

@@SeniorCat- I was able to, but it was tricky. Positioning and finger dexterity are key. Otherwise I recommend taking off the whole front panel

[@CruentusDK1]

I got a Nissan with this issue. Considering leaving it alone as this may be the best anti-theft device there is :) Oh and a BIC pen with the outside tube pulled off fits perfectly in that override. Not looking forward to having to do this fix, but thank you for providing a great video on the issue. Gonna try the driver side panel access trick.

[@559powerscape]

lol heck yeah brother. Thank you for your support!

[@RonRay]

Daniel, exactly what did you mean by _"a BIC pen with the outside tube pulled off"?_ DId you use the outside of the pen or the inside...? (if the "inside", what part of the inside? There is the ink tube and the ball point.) My 2005 Nissan Sentra has done the same thing and my old age and health will not let me get into these places. Thanks!

[@CruentusDK1]

@@RonRay Inside, but the ink end sticking into the override is sealed so no ink drips down in. However, yes it is possible that if I broke off the pen, that something COULD happen.

[@CruentusDK1]

I can also confirm that I took my issue to the dealership, and they quoted about 1k plus no certainty as to when it would get done since the console is "back-ordered". Guess the pen is going to be long term.

[@caseyjobyrd]

You can use a mini screwdriver I have been I need to fix it so bad lol

[@jamiewoods2830]

This is EXACTLY what is going on in my 2016 Nissan Sentra right this minute. I'm hoping it is just my little pigtail not being secured, also. Question.. is there a way to just remove the need for this altogether?

[@559powerscape]

i wish its a safety feature. unfortunately it needs it.

[@INDIOBX136]

Got it done good job showing us but you funny as hell. Thought you were gonna give up after so many screws lol. But good job 👍

[@559powerscape]

Lol thanx bro! Just finished watching too and I busting up laughing....freaking POS! 🤣 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

[@Shtddy702]

This just started happening to my 2016 Sentra sv

[@559powerscape]

@@Shtddy702 try removing the side kick panel first to see if you can mess with the same wire that came loose in this car

[@davidl8662]

Thank You for sharing this very helpful info. It was the plug that snapped back in, just like you showed. Subscribed

[@559powerscape]

Thank you brother im glad this helped 🙏 Thank you for your Support!

[@davidl8662]

@@559powerscape Last month I had same exact issue with connector not plugged in, it snapped in, worked, now happening again. Don't know if unplugged again or switch bad, looking at later today. Have you replaced switch on any similar car? Thanks!

[@559powerscape]

I have not unfortunately.

[@margiegomez1233]

Omg I needed this video… thank you so much 😊

[@559powerscape]

You're welcome, im glad this helped!

[@yahirtarin6966]

Thank you bro. My girls car was like this for months and finally told me to fix it and all I did was unplug and plug and boom it worked. Got something else out of it lol

[@559powerscape]

Lol heck yeah brother im glad this helped! Glad you got a tip 🤪 Thank you for your Support 🙏

[@TrapHouseZombie]

I know this is probably too late but if anyone sees this it may help you. I had this problem as well and it turns out the price that is supposed to move when the brake is depressed was not completely snapped into the side of the console. You should try that first. All you have to do is push the back of it towards the driver side.

[@kimberlyjuan4294]

Thank you so much! This was the fix for me. Even still, awesome walk through on how to get to the connector.

[@559powerscape]

Thank you im glad this helped! Thank you for your Support 🙏

[@chapinmamba4199]

Do you have a video showing how this works?

[@TrapHouseZombie]

@@chapinmamba4199 no I don’t sorry. If I have time after work today I will try to make one. I’ll let you know if I remember.

[@peshrawsalah8391]

Can you tell me in a clearer way, sir ?

[@jamesworles8997]

I just took the little shift lock button out and use a small screw driver to push it down, works like a champ

[@559powerscape]

Heck yeah what ever works! 💪

[@vincentkosik403]

That's what I've done no problem now

[@559powerscape]

Heck yeah bro, I'm glad it's work! Thank you for your support!

[@RealEstateEcon]

Bro, this vid was a lifesaver. Thank you kindly!

[@559powerscape]

Heck yeah your welcome bro! I'm glad this helped out

[@Fr3shBreadYT]

Google's telling me the price to have a mechanic fix it could be over 1000 when my car is currently worth about 3k as trade, was actually thinking about doing a trade. Thanks so much for this.

[@559powerscape]

Im glad this helped

[@caseyng3717]

Thank you so much for the video. I did fixed the problem in just half hour. Thank you so much !!!!.

[@559powerscape]

Your welcome im glad this helped! I'm glad you were able to save some money too! Thank you for your Support 🙏

[@acannon2700]

having same issue in my 2013 sentra, seems to be pretty identical setup, same exact shifter i believe even. trying to see if the connection is loose tomorrow morning, hopefully that's all it is :)

[@559powerscape]

Hope this works out for you! Thank you for your SUPPORT!

[@lifegetsus1070]

what was the problem ? I have the same model and year and same problem

[@blahasdf2]

Have you had long term success with this fix? I have a Sentra with this problem. Thanks.

[@559powerscape]

Yeah no issues yet. Hopefully this works for you!

[@kimmiecubb]

Is this a similar set up to Nissan Versa Note? I am having this exact problem

[@559powerscape]

I'm really not sure If it is or not. Give it a try doesn't hurt to try

[@alexmarkiewicz7558]

Having the same problem with my 2016 sentra. Question is why isn't there a recall??

[@559powerscape]

Lol I honestly dont know

[@sirvincerd9346]

Thanks for also showing how to put it back together once done. These other videos don't be showing that.

[@559powerscape]

Heck yeah brother, im glad this helped! Hecka appreciate you're Support 🙏

[@davida2034]

I’ll never buy a Nissan again. Thanks for the video!

[@559powerscape]

lol

[@larkerpudwig]

I bought a 2017 Nissan Sentra and it’s my first Nissan. I’m here because I’m having the same problem. Never again

[@cristianmayorga7735]

Will this work for 2020 nissan Murano?

[@559powerscape]

IM honestly not sure

[@NightmareBeatz419]

Help when I press the button for the the lock release the gear still don't release and car can only shift into neutral and drive but indicator says it's in park idk wht caused this problem

[@559powerscape]

It sounds like it might need to be taken apart to find out what exactly is going on unfortunately

[@teddyj3335]

Do you think this will be the same procedure on a 2014 sentra ??

[@559powerscape]

Doesn't hurt to try its free

[@jawedkhan8646]

great help for removing cover, THANKS.

[@559powerscape]

Your welcome, im glad this helped! Thank you for your Support!

[@Invasivesocal]

Thanks for this👍🏼💪

[@559powerscape]

Thank you, im glad this helped. Thank you for you're support!

[@scottfromaz7618]

It seems to be a problem with these cars. My 2015 is doing the same thing

[@559powerscape]

Yeah I think its a common problem for sure

[@JorgeSilva-kr5in]

You’re the man!

[@559powerscape]

Glad this helped 🙏 Thank you for your Support!

[@freddypanu586]

Thanks you very much I did it

[@559powerscape]

Im glad this helped!

[@Beatcentric]

My Bruh... I dropped a penny in the gear shaft. Do you think that it will be a problem. I really appreciate the video. I do not want to spend $160 on a penny,

[@559powerscape]

As long as you're shifting good and the penny doesn't give you any issues you should be OK. Maybe open it up and try fishing it out 🤷‍♂️

[@Beatcentric]

@@559powerscape Good lookin' out!!! Blessed!

[@wwerappers4754]

6.45 how do I put that pigtail back because I pulled it out of the holes the ones u can see the white 4 things sticking out but I can't get them back in

[@559powerscape]

The wire prongs on the pigtail? Try sticking them back in maybe use some crazy glue to hold them in place if they keep coming loose

[@niyarismith]

Does this mean that the transmission is bad?

[@559powerscape]

No its just the switch to this that isn't making good contact to let the computer know its in park. The transmission should be good its just a switch that's faulty

[@VfWolfgang]

What if unplugging and re-plugging doesn't work? How do you replace the wire?

[@559powerscape]

If unplugging and replugging doest work it might be the actuator thats bad. You might have to seek someone experienced with a volt meter to insure the connection is active at this point, sorry

[@EVERYTHINGToya143]

Currently stuck in a parking lot trying to figure out to get car back in drive lol pray for me

[@559powerscape]

Dang sorry hopefully everything is okay

[@psychfacts4939]

I ain’t gone lie this complicated where I can pay $375 to get the full job done 😂😂😂 I’m in Cali . Or can I skip to just taking the bottom part out where he plugged tht wire back in n said it was fixed

[@vincentkosik403]

Another problem to deal with this Sentra car

[@zikiflx]

😡Just one garbage after another coming from Nissan!! if it's not the transmission is the shifter, the dash coming apart or the door handles braking, Etc,, my best professional advice as a certified mechanic, stay away from Nissan junk cars❗