Transmission problems

Transmission: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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2007 Kua Sportage Lx Transmission In LIMP Mode SolvedSolved

Kia Sportage 2007 LX 4 cylinder Auto Transmission  21300 miles
I Bought My Kia 2 Years Ago Haven't Even Driven 500 Miles I Have Had It In 5 Shops Now ESC Brake And ABS Lights Stay On Dash The Car Is At Cottman Transmission Right Now But They Say Nothing Is Wrong With The Transmission They Say It's A Electrical Issue But Can't Find It Car Only Goes 20 MPH I Don't Know What Else To Do Does Anyone Have A Idea Of What This Could Be I'm So Desperate For Help
Lisa from United States a year ago  
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Lisa from United States 10 months ago
Sorry it is a 2007 kia sportage lx but I found my issue it turned out that it was my throttle position sensor I had it changed and the person who changed it didn't have it set right who would have thought that it would cause my transmission to go into limp mode that's so crazy but now my sportage is driving great I hope this can help someone else who is having this issue thank you for allowing me to post this 😀
Lisa from United States 3 months ago
I Found My Issue It Was My TPS Sensor It Wasn't Installed Correctly Now My Transmission Shifts Normal
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Transmission

Kia Sportage 2002 EX 2.0  181628 miles
When I am driving the vehicle looses power and when I push on d accelerator it just revs out and the rpm goes to 6, help please
Cocso from other 7 years ago  
CO
1 report 

Cuts out whilst driving

Kia Sportage 2006 Auto. 132000 miles
I have a Kia Sportage 2006. Bought as a used vehicle in April 2017...When driving especially when slowing down for traffic lights or to turn a corner, the thing cuts out. It has to be turned off at ignition, put into park then restarted. Is a dangerous situation, waiting for someone to hit my rear end. We have replaced the engine...still playing up. Mechanic is stumped. Has had it hooked up to OBD reader but shows nothing. Is now looking at wiring... if that does nothing will then try the fuel tank. Hate paying hard earned money for a piece of shit. Cheers Kim (Australia)
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago  
KI
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Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago
Update on Kia... Took the vehicle to our mechanics, they have soldered all of the connections (not sure which ones) as there could have been some dry solders...Seems to have fixed the issue as the vehicle has not cut out since. Fingers crossed we have it beaten.
Flower from New Zealand 6 years ago
I’ve had the same problem with my 2006 Kia Sportage, I’ve had it 5 years and every year I’ve had problems with the engine cutting out. The mechanic said carbon build up, then EGR valve, fuel filter and now it’s apparently the fuel pump. I’m so sick of this vehicle!
najir frank from New Zealand 6 years ago
Majohi your problem is thevoxygen analyzer which a round sensor mounted between the intake manifold abd the air cleaner. Its a round tube with a blade sensor jojned to the air cleaner box by rubber hose. Saab 900 part will be ok as its a Bosch part licences for Korea. Regards major frank. PS try cleaningvm it first with petrol not the expensive shit that's recommended.
Pete from United Kingdom 3 years ago
Hi we have just started getting the same problem. Our kia sportarge started cutting out when slowly down. Had a full service and still did it. I did hear about a problem kias have. The fuel tanks were lined when new and after years the lining starts to break up and clog the filter. Has anyone had this problem
Ohawd from United States a year ago
Same shit different day
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Not automatically shifting and engin light on

Kia Sportage 2013 Ex, automatic, 4cyl turbo 71000 miles
I had my transmission serviced because my Sportage was not shifting from 1st to 2nd. I could turn the vehicle off and restart it and it would be just fine. This has been going on for 2 to 3 weeks. Today my engine light came on and my vehicle drove very sluggish, not shifting right.
Traci from United States 8 years ago  
TR
26 reports 

Independent gear shift down when accelerating

Kia Sportage 2021 2L automatic 25000 miles
Accelerating,but transmission drops to 1st gear on its own and gear stick unresponsive. Dashboard lights up with all available warning lights. Stop car, starts after 3attempts, all dash board lights still on then reduces to engine warning light only. Has happened twice in one year. Service center reset electronic computer system first occasion. Now currently looking at all wiring.
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Electronic management system from South Africa 9 months ago  
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Dino from other 22 days ago
My 2011 model kia sportage EX have a flicking problem with the dashboard lights and the doors lock/unlock are not working, drivers side window also not working. Tail gate wont open and even signal lights are not working. Does anyone knows about this problem and its solution?
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Automatic transmission

Kia Sportage 2011  34000 miles
Every now and then, when changing gears from P to Direct or Reverse, a bumping is felt. Occasionally, when accelerating, it loses strength and only then accelerate properly.
NORA from United States 9 years ago  
NO
14 reports 
Mazie from United Kingdom a year ago
Some days my car won’t reverse this is an automatic. Any suggestions as why this is happening.
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Key stuck in ignition unless battery disconnected

Kia Sportage 2013  80000 miles
My 2013 Sportage would not shift into park so we replaced the shifter but I cannot get the key out of the ignition unless I disconnect the battery. How can I fix this?
Colleen from United States 8 months ago  
CO
4 reports 

Dash not working

Kia Sportage 2012 2,5 176000 miles
Dash not working, no lights nothing, won't shift into gear, will start right up though
Big seven from United States 2 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Winding noise from middle rear and burning rubber smell

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage 220000 miles
I got my 2005 kia sportage EX used for 1700 last year. There is a distinct winding type noise emitting from the middle rear of the vehicle that gets louder sometimes with acceleration. I also have been smelling a burning rubber smell when I drive on the freeway and go 60-70 mph that doesn't go away till after being shut off and bsb parked for a minute. Could my transmission be starting to go? After I first got it, I would sometimes get a check engine light and the codes that came up were related to something with the wiring of the solenoid or something like that, but the check engine light has… Read complete
Kimmeh from United States 3 years ago  
KI
1 report 

Not going into 4 wheel drive

Kia Sportage 2013  119934 miles
No 4 wheel drive. Light comes on to say it is on but it is not. They say it is the coupler going to 4 wheel drive. Had same problem in 2016 and 2 years later same thing. Part costs 1,000. Having to fix this twice in 2 years is ridiculous. The vehicle is only 5 years old. This summer we had to fix the air conditioner which was over 700...Not pleased!! My husband spoke with Kia and they said it was not a recall even though others have complaine about it also.
Bikernana2 from Canada 5 years ago  
BI
3 reports 

4wd transfer mode selection button doesn't seem to work

Kia Sportage 2007 V6, LX, 4 door hatchback 152000 miles
2007 kia sportage, 4wd transfer mode selection button doesn't seem to work, light doesnt go on and 4 wheel drive is not engaging. What could be the cause. Everything was working fine a week ago
Sylvain from Canada 7 years ago  
SY
4 reports 
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