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2001 Kia Sephia Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Trouble code.
Mileage: 123,000 miles.

Asked on October 10, 2012

My car does not shift right when the car is cold

I have a 2001 kia sephia 1.8 auto some times when i put it in drive it does not it trys to pull out in high gear but i can pull it down in to first manualy and pull out but when the car warms up it does good but it want go in o/d
Avatar Asked by sarahflint

Answer

Replied on October 10, 2012

Symptoms indicates the transmission has some valve control problems and I would suggest starting with chcking for trouble codes.

Also ensure the transmission fluid level is correct and condition of fluid is good.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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