When to hard down shift Kia Optima SX?
HELP! hard down shift @20mph before coming to a stop. Hard down shift from second to first.not when its cold or at running temp. only does it when in the middle of warming up. 2013 Kia Optima SX – Yesterday I was pulling out of my company’s parking lot after work when I felt a significant jerk while shifting to second gear at about 3,000 RPM.
What is the transmission code on a Kia Optima?
Code P0741 was present and dealer quoted a replacement transmission. Car was not repaired and traded in before transmission failed which may have taken days or weeks. Finally after 6.5 years and 65,000 miles, the first non-maintenance repair — a split CV joint boot.
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.
What to do if your Kia transmission light is not working?
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.
Code P0741 was present and dealer quoted a replacement transmission. Car was not repaired and traded in before transmission failed which may have taken days or weeks. Finally after 6.5 years and 65,000 miles, the first non-maintenance repair — a split CV joint boot.
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.
What are the problems with the Kia Optima?
Engine seems unusually loud and buzzy during acceleration. Dealer test drove and examined onboard diagnostic computer information. They admit engine sounds unusually noisy, but claimed that they were unable to find anything unusual otherwise.
How much horsepower does a Kia Optima have?
154-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD Recall on the Automatic Transmission Inhibitor Switch. turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD