2003 Kia Spectra '03 Kia shifting troubles

Tiny
BINDUINIT
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  • 2003 KIA SPECTRA
Transmission problem
2003 Kia Spectra Automatic 112000 miles

My Kia was submerged to the top of the wheels in a flash flood last week for a few hours. I let it dry out and then started it and there were obvious problems such as the car not idling properly. I drove it about 15 miles to my house and let it sit on an incline for a few days to dry out the inside. Then I drove it to the shop with no apparent problem except for the check engine light being on.
They said I needed a new Powertrain control module for them to figure out my check engine codes. I obtained one at a salvage yard and they put it in and also replaced spark plugs. They then told me I could come get my car and that it was running pretty good. I paid 377 dollars and got in my car to drive away.
The check engine light was still on and as I drove out of the shop I found that my car won't shift into 2nd gear until I reach 5000 rpms! And then again not into third until just over 4000 rpms! It also seems that the rpms have to be higher than usual to maintain speeds.
Should I take it back and have them tell me what the check engine codes are or is there a better course of action?
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Binduinit,

Thank you for the donation.

You should get it back to them to check it out. It ould be the replacement PCM is bad or there are other sensors that are faulty.

Before going back, get a free scan done at Autozone and let me know the exact trouble code. You can prepare yourself before going to them.
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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 6:59 AM

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