When does Kia Optima SXL downshift when approaching a stop sign?
When I am approaching a stop light or stop sign, when my 2016 Kia Optima SXL downshifts from 3rd to 2nd it throws me forward! It seems to be downshifting very hard between those gears. It almost feels like I am tapping (hard) my brakes right around 30-32 MPH when slowing down.
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.
Is there a problem with the Kia Optima exhaust?
The problem exists, and if Kia doesn’t make an effort to correct it, someone is going to get killed when they pull onto a busy highway, expecting the car to accelerate properly, only to have it choke, and along comes a tractor trailer that cannot stop and boom-they’re dead. I hope it isn’t me.
Why does my Kia Optima not go to second gear?
The car misses or hesitates up to 6 or 7 seconds when starting from a dead stop. car does not down shift to second gear, i was told it was the output sensor. the price for this part is $110.00 can not afford it at this time.
Why does my Kia Optima shut down while driving?
If your Kia Optima is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard. Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Directly below is a list of the most common reasons why your Optima would randomly die while driving. It may help you in your diagnosis.
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.
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.