[TadeLT1]

Hello all. I am new to the forum. A buddy of mine recommended this site and told me how it helped him diagnose a few problems he was having with the gen 5-6 Camaros. I am currently having an issue with my 2016 Camaro 2SS convertible not cranking over to start. When I try, a message comes up on display reading "shift to park", when the shifter is already in park position. I found a few different videos and links that explained how it's a popular issue with multiple GM vehicles with that type of part/parts. But mostly I found other models such as the Malibu, Traverse, volt, Cadillacs, etc., explaining how they temporarily fixed or bypassed it, or replaced the entire shift mechanism. I tried all the tips that I read about or saw on video such as, hitting it few times, pressing the button on shifter over and over, moving steering wheel around, slam lightly into park from drive or another gear, pump brake pedal, etc., and have had no luck getting the message "shift to park" to go away or getting the car to crank over. I found 2 different reasons for it, and what part that is needed to fix the issue. One says replace complete shifter mech for new one, and another said there's a solenoid or sensor to replace that fixes it. Either way, is there a way to bypass it for now, until I can get the right diagnosis and part/s needed to fix it. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[94guy]

i just changed my shifter and the recommended jumper harness. i purchased 2 of each because one order was taking so long. either way if you need the harness send me a pm.

[NiickySaz]

I believe your vehicle does not think it's in park(when it is) try gently to move the lever around then crank it. It maybe in park, but the sensor or slot where the lever goes may not be.

[dmcmahan60]

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553306

[TadeLT1]

Originally Posted by 94guy

i just changed my shifter and the recommended jumper harness. i purchased 2 of each because one order was taking so long. either way if you need the harness send me a pm.

Sounds good. I will let you know, thanks.

[TadeLT1]

I will try to rock the car back and forth when I get there. I've tried everything else I could find on internet, except replacing parts.

[TadeLT1]

Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553306

Thanks

[TadeLT1]

Originally Posted by 94guy

i just changed my shifter and the recommended jumper harness. i purchased 2 of each because one order was taking so long. either way if you need the harness send me a pm.

Sounds good. I will let you know, thanks.

[TadeLT1]

What a coincidence. You won't believe my luck. Can you believe, I just went to start my 2011 Mini Cooper, and nothing, wont crank. And guess what message it is reading on display. (P not engaging) Totally serious, no joke. It's stuck in park unless I use the manual tab under shift boot. What are the chances of that happening with 2 very different cars at same time. I can't wait till I get my 6-speed SS back on the road.

[TadeLT1]

I still have had no luck getting it to start. Still has
'shift to park" message. Guess I shall try to replace harness and/or shifter. Theres no other options I have found to bypass it temporarily to get it to start.
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[NiickySaz]

Hmm.. so the computer is telling you it's not in park. Try disconnecting the battery, wait 20min, reconnect. Can you turn on the vehicle(not starting the engine) and press the brake? There seems to be some type of miscommunication between the parking gear. Can you take it out of gear and drive it all? If so, go through all the gears then try park.

[Stihl]

My 2019 Blazer started giving me a shift to part message. The dealership had to change a switch and short wire connecter to the shifter. About a $300 repair as I remember.

[wintertopdown]

perhaps this can be used as a theft deterrent ?