Kia Sorento Shifter Stuck In Park Case Study W/Fix.

[@williamhughes3138]

I had a customer's 2016 Sorento in my shop. The shift interlock solenoid would not disengaged the shift lock . I found the shift solenoid shorted. Also found that I was not receiving ground signal from the body control module. I think this is what's blowing that circuit in the body control module. So I guess it's best before the body control module is replaced, the shift solenoid on the shifter should be replaced. It can be obtained separately through a Kia dealer. If the solenoid is not replaced before the body control module it will blow out the new body control module. But I don't think I had to tell you that, have a good day buddy. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@Rickkari7]

Agreed on calling out a module. Always a hope so feeling even though you have done diligence. Great video.

[@xystumpy187]

Have the same issue with mine. Tried replacing the shift solenoid and brake light switch before realizing it was the BCM. Didn’t feel like spending the money so all i did was zip-tie the brake lock release down. Car works perfectly fine. Will replace down the line if other electronics start to go bad but so far no issues.

[@WyattSmith-pu6jm]

How did you do that. You talking the break switch near pedal?

[@xystumpy187]

@@WyattSmith-pu6jm No you have to pull up the plastic around the gear selector. You will see the plastic mechanism that when you use the shift lock release switch (pushing down on the piece) it does what the solenoid is suppose to do and allow the shifter to be pulled out of park. All you have to do is zip tie that piece down and it will be permanently locked in place. Only draw back is that the vehicle can now be put into gear even when the car is off but better than spending hundreds of dollars for something that doesn’t impact performance at all.

[@wayne3340]

Thanks for sharing your hard work.

[@manueladams5327]

100% correct ,customers or the general public do not realize the intensity & concentration it requires to fix problems logically,

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Amen!

[@legitpatriot7525]

Taking my Sorento for 1k bcm fix tomorrow.. I’ve been using the manual screwdriver tactic for over a couple months.. unfortunately I need to get it overseas(military) and can’t leave the screwdriver in!

[@damontellegen3569]

There's always that what if?!? Did I skip a step... I don't even have a Sorento I don't even know how I got to this video but it's pretty great the way you explained it

[@jim7082]

Can you tell us what the customer's final price was for the job?

[@marekbratos5313]

Hi, is that BCM needs to be reprogramming? Dealer told me is VIN assigned like "married" to the car, so some of the features may not work if you not repr. I know that you said only key fobs were reprogramed but what was the model of that KIA?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Only programming needed is with the key fobs.

[@Mixxy-tr4ox]

Ah geez, this just started happening with my Sorento - luckily there is the shift lock release socket, but without something to release that every time i drive it will be a pain.

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

Amen. Sometimes you call the module because you exhaust all OE tests and still find the new module has the same result. The problem has to be in the car but where? Sometimes wires that don't have anything to do with your circuit will indirectly have you chasing your tail. Good luck to all.

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Great points.

[@LDinSFBay]

is this problem covered on KIA warrenty?

[@9von9]

Bit of a noob question here...what is the model of the Autel device that use to pair the keys to the BCM?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

I only needed to re-learn the key fobs so they would be functional I believe . Vehicle will start but key fobs buttons won't work. Any Autel that allows functional tests should be able to do it.

[@9von9]

@@nzdiagnostics2010 Sounds good. Thanks for the quick reply!!

[@toucheyang89]

There was a KIA recall notice for the shift locks.

[@MrJerome907]

What was or when was recall for 2018 Sorento

[@VinceCheong]

Was there? Could you tell us more about this recall? I’ll also try to google around for this too.

[@firstgenfarmer4154]

Does the interlock solenoid need only the brake pressed to activate or does it take brake plus pushing button on the shifter?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Brake.

[@Jesus-ts5ig]

Does the module requires to do programming?

[@JPZco]

When programming the fobs to the BCM, do you need a PIN code?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

No

[@rdee6692003]

Good stuff man! 👍

[@josuetovarv]

What should be the activation voltage at the Shift Lock Solenoid? My Sorento is stuck in park. At the solenoid, it measures 13.16 volts when I depress the brake but the solenoid does nothing. If I ground the the solenoid directly to the chassis, the solenoid engages fine...the voltmeter measures 14.18 volts. Is it the solenoid's coil degraded?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

1 side of the solenoid has battery voltage & the other side will get ground with the brake pedal applied. Sounds like you're missing the ground supply.

[@BillBorrmann]

I have been all over the internet and this is the closest thing to my problem but still not it. My daughter put her 2016 Sportage in drive and tuned off engine, and it is now stuck there

[@justinbumpass3357]

Thank you, this was it.

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Awesome

[@tylersealey8092]

I’m having an issue it will go into everything except drive

[@jpwilliams5264]

BCM need to be coded to VIN or are they passive?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

No coding. I just need to set up key fobs

[@astoj5196]

Did the module need to be programmed?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

No, you do need to reconfigure the key fobs.

[@anitamking]

Art

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

😉

[@lydiamonk3871]

How much does that rely cost?

[@ddwgdv1]

You coulda stopped at 500 dollars lol. I have this exact issue. A golf tee in the emergency release works just as well lol.

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Not everyone wants a "make shift" repair" nor would I put my name on that.

[@michaelchimberoff3761]

I have a $1 screwdriver in mine! Golf tee is better.

[@tpmartins]

Could that be a recall issue?

[@nzdiagnostics2010]

Currently no recalls or TSB for this concern. 1 thing I failed to mention is the keys need to registered to the new BCM, no other programming required.

[@jaiselcarrera9906]

Should be a recall on it since apparently is a very common problem on them

[@smh2754]

@@jaiselcarrera9906 I agree. Still no recall to this day.

[@andresmit5655]

Same issue on my 2018

[@tonyprendergast5194]

This is crazy