For those still searching for solutions to the "Shift to park" issue, you should know that there are two distict issues that give the same message. The first cheap requires only replacing a micro switch and a small cable harness (shifter assembly replacement not required) and can be done at home. This problem gives the "Shift to park" message when the shifter is in park and you attempt to shut the car off. The second is an issue with the Battery Energy Control Module which occurs when the shifter is in any position other than park and you get the "shift to park" message. The micro switch issue is covered by bulletin no. 19-NA-206, May 2021 The BECM issue is covered by bulletin no. 18-NA-261, Mar 2022 Hope this helps!
Lol, sorry you didn’t like the music. This was actually my first video ever, didn’t even know if I was gonna post it. Was it the volume levels or the genre in general?
@ironmustang Thanks for this vid. The music at the very beginning was fine, but you should've faded it out and ended it. It's tough to hear you over it. It us kind of annoying and loud, and I say that kindly and again, with much thanks for your vid. 😊👍 I can't believe you essentially did this whole thing 1 handed and had the camera perfectly positioned the whole dang time. Lol Awesome job brother! 👏
@@ironmustang Really nice for a first video! The music got a bit repetitive, but it was okay. I've had that same message in my 2017 Volt, but only occasionally. If it gets worse I'll know how to fix it myself!
Thank you, and yes… I do have a thought. I hope it’s not this, but I ended up having to do my BECM as well. I think is called the Battery Energy Control module; It wasn’t cheep. But first rescan the code, mine changed… I know my shifter was going out too. Look up the BECM on google, you will find a bit of information. The crap part, is I think it’s much more of a dealer repair. Not really a DIY job. At least for most of us.
I'm probably too late, but it's relatively easy to diagnose the two problems. The cheap one which requires only replacing a micro switch and a small cable harness (shifter assembly replacement not required) gives the "shift to park" message when the shifter is in park and you attempt to shut the car off. The battery control module issue occurs when the shifter is in any position other than park and you and the "shift to park" message comes up. The micro switch issue is covered by bulletin no. 19-NA-206, May 2021 The BECM issue is covered by bulletin no. 18-NA-261, Mar 2022
That is a short term fix only. Another bandaid solution that may work is to bend the micro switch lever to activate the switch consistently. It will bend back over time. Best to change the micro switch and add the harness extension.
Hard to deny that being sound advice, shot this video some time ago, but I do think you will need power at certain times to move the shifter. If I recall.
Did you scan it for error codes. Mine had been intermittently doing this for some time. It corrected the issue and then several months later it started doing it again. But I was also getting an error code for the BECM this time. I had to take it in and have the dealership replace that part. One, they are the only people who could get it, and two, I don’t feel comfortable working on a EV battery system. But after that was corrected it’s been fine ever since. I think when your BECM goes out, it’s a bit of a false code for the shift to part issue.
