Why does Kia Optima not shift from 1st to 2nd?
My 2002 Kia optima with 136635 miles doesn’t shift from 1st to 2nd when I start the car. I put the cat into sports mode and shift to 2nd. Otherwise it will shift a very hard shift to 3rd. Once it is in 2nd I can’t get it to shift to 3rd in sports mode.
Why does my Kia Optima lurch when I slow down?
I have the same lurching issue, when the Optima slows down to 20mph the car lurches with a hard down shift to 1st gear. This phenomena is especially acute when the car is cold or when I just start driving it. My dealer, Nationwide KIA first replaced the transmission, but that didn’t really help.
What kind of transmission does Kia Optima have?
192-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD solenoid in transmission went bad car didn’t shift right. turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD I was occasionally experiencing rough/clunky shifts a few days before, and just prior to the check engine light coming on.
Is there a software update for Kia Optima?
The new updated software cannot update/download into the relearn procedure if the old one is still in the memory, therefore, resetting/clearing the relearn procedure is required for the new transmission software to take effect. Good Luck! My 2002 Kia optima with 136635 miles doesn’t shift from 1st to 2nd when I start the car.
What kind of transmission problem does Kia Optima have?
Throttle Assembly has failed and took three days to get a replacement. 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Car told me to pull over.
Why did my Kia Optima go into limp mode?
Dropped it off at the dealer and was informed that they had to replace the trans oil temp sensor. Noticed transmission fluid leaking. Took the car in, and they ended up having to replace the entire transmission due to a misaligned bushing. 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Transmission went into limp mode. No codes set.
How does the Kia Sportmatic shifting feature work?
At the same time, you miss that feeling of control when you can’t switch gears in an automatic. That is, unless you have a Kia with Sportmatic Shifting. How does the Kia Sportmatic Shifting feature work? Let’s dive into it. Which 2017 Kia models have Sportmatic Shifting? First thing’s first: which cars even have Sportmatic Shifting?
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.
My 2002 Kia optima with 136635 miles doesn’t shift from 1st to 2nd when I start the car. I put the cat into sports mode and shift to 2nd. Otherwise it will shift a very hard shift to 3rd. Once it is in 2nd I can’t get it to shift to 3rd in sports mode.
I have the same lurching issue, when the Optima slows down to 20mph the car lurches with a hard down shift to 1st gear. This phenomena is especially acute when the car is cold or when I just start driving it. My dealer, Nationwide KIA first replaced the transmission, but that didn’t really help.
Is there a software update for Kia transmission?
Share it! Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest Kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the automatic transmission and erroneous transmission-related Check Engine Light illumination. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles.
Why does my Kia have a brake problem?
The 3rd time because it was out of warranty (62,000 miles) they said, that I would have to pay $700 bucks of brake work at Nationwide Kia for them to fix the problem. This was crazy talk since it didn’t suddenly become a brake problem.
192-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD solenoid in transmission went bad car didn’t shift right. turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD I was occasionally experiencing rough/clunky shifts a few days before, and just prior to the check engine light coming on.
The new updated software cannot update/download into the relearn procedure if the old one is still in the memory, therefore, resetting/clearing the relearn procedure is required for the new transmission software to take effect. Good Luck! My 2002 Kia optima with 136635 miles doesn’t shift from 1st to 2nd when I start the car.