Why does my Kia Sportage not change gears?
While accelerating from a traffic stop at speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle surged froward as the transmission struggled to change gears. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure however, the manufacture had not yet offered a remedy to correct the issue. The contact stated the vehicle had been serviced by the dealer a total of three times.
Why does my Kia Sportage have a check engine light?
The Kia Sportage’s dreaded check engine light. The check engine light can be a sign of a minor electrical problem, or it can be an indication that a major malfunction is about to occur. For many Kia Sportage models between 1995 and 2000, the check engine can be a throttle position switch (TPS) problem.
When does the transmission Slam in a Kia?
Transmission “slams” when shifting from 2nd to 3rd after it has a chance to warm up. This occurs from either a stand-still or when it has been rolling and shifts to a higher gear.
Why is my Kia Sportage not playing music?
For more than 30 Kia Sportage owners, the navigation units stopped playing audio from the suite of vehicle speakers. The cabins fall eerily quiet as no sound comes from the radio, phone connectivity, navigation, or CD players. The fix isn’t a ‘part’ problem, rather a software glitch that requires a hard reset.
What kind of transmission problem does Kia Sportage have?
Dealer kept car 1 day. Could not duplicate problem. Checked T fluid and reset the shift points. Transmission missed shifts randomly. Began missing downshifts, but later any shift. Car was shifting very hard from 2-3. Transmission had bad 2-3 shift spring. Replaced bad spring and ECM was re-flashed. Shift problem was fixed
Transmission “slams” when shifting from 2nd to 3rd after it has a chance to warm up. This occurs from either a stand-still or when it has been rolling and shifts to a higher gear.
What are the signs of a bad transmission on a Kia?
If you hear or feel grinding or shaking, that’s definitely not good. It could also be a sign of a bad clutch if you have a manual transmission. Nevertheless, bring your car right away if you notice this. Schedule a test drive of one of our Kia models. 3.) Buzzing and clunking A common indication of transmission trouble is unusual noise.
What’s the repair cost for a Kia Sportage?
The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Transmission problems,automatic wouldn’t up shift, stuck in gear in shop multiple times. Replaced sensor. Replaced transmission After transmission replaced experienced hunting. Hired lemon attorney facilitated buy back
Is there a recall on a Kia Sportage?
The contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on July 18, 2009 and repaired according to recall# 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). After the repair she noticed that the vehicle would only shift in the reverse gear.
What are the problems with the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage?
See all problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage . Consumer states while traveling between 20 and 30 mph, another vehicle was cut off by a another driver . Consumer states this caused consumer to hit the back of a bus. Consumer states when pressing on the brakes vehicle would not stop. Consumer hit the back of a bus before vehicle would stop.
Are there any problems with the Kia Power Train?
Other Common Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Sportage Problem Category Number of Problems Power Train problems 95 Automatic Transmission problems 43 Automatic Transmission Column Shift prob 38 Transfer Case problems 30
How many repair TRIPS does a Kia Sportage have?
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Transmission problems,automatic wouldn’t up shift, stuck in gear in shop multiple times.
Can a Kia Sportage have a wheel spin?
Depending upon the circumstances, yes I do. Agree that with front wheel drive and no traction control full wellie can lead to wheel spin. Not all cars are front wheel drive, not all cars lack traction control, and not all cars have low grip tyres. Driving techniques should reflect the characteristics of the individual vehicle.
When to apply full throttle in Kia Sportage?
In a manual you can slip the clutch in 2nd and apply full throttle when nipping out into traffic. In D2 going slowly – apply accelerator gently or say about 1/2 way. The pick up is very slow and the resulting acceleration is gentle. OK so apply more throttle.