How do you open the shift lock on a Kia Optima?
Locate the “SHIFT LOCK RELEASE” black plastic cover situated just above the “P” for “Park” next to the gear selector. Insert the blade of the small flat head screwdriver into the small notch at the bottom of the access cover. Very gently pry out the cover. It is held in place by two plastic retaining clips.
How do you put a 2012 Kia Optima in neutral with a dead battery?
How to Put a Car Into Neutral When the Battery Is Dead
- Set your parking brake for safety.
- Locate and engage the shift lock override.
- Insert your key into the ignition; turn it to the “On” or “Acc” position.
- Depress the brake pedal completely.
Why is my Kia not shifting out of Park?
No programming is required to change the brake light switch. The ignition tumbler is worn out – The ignition switch starts your car and, at the same time, locks the steering wheel. Shift interlock solenoid is part of the ignition lock. That’s why the transmission cannot be shifted out of the park when the key is removed.
Why does my shift shifter not move through gears?
I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer. Some cables have to be replaced as a whole and as with others the bushing can be replaced to fix the cable.
Why does the shift cable come off in my car?
My car has an automatic transmission. From what you’ve described, it sounds like the shifter cable came off at the transmission or the shifter. I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer.
Can a brake light switch be replaced on a Kia?
Replacing the brake light switch is a straightforward process. No programming is required to change the brake light switch. The ignition tumbler is worn out – The ignition switch starts your car and, at the same time, locks the steering wheel. Shift interlock solenoid is part of the ignition lock.
No programming is required to change the brake light switch. The ignition tumbler is worn out – The ignition switch starts your car and, at the same time, locks the steering wheel. Shift interlock solenoid is part of the ignition lock. That’s why the transmission cannot be shifted out of the park when the key is removed.
I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer. Some cables have to be replaced as a whole and as with others the bushing can be replaced to fix the cable.
My car has an automatic transmission. From what you’ve described, it sounds like the shifter cable came off at the transmission or the shifter. I’d suggest checking the shift linkage on the transmission to see if the cable came off. This is due to the connector end bushing falling apart and not being able to hold the cable on any longer.
Replacing the brake light switch is a straightforward process. No programming is required to change the brake light switch. The ignition tumbler is worn out – The ignition switch starts your car and, at the same time, locks the steering wheel. Shift interlock solenoid is part of the ignition lock.