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How do you know when you need to replace your clutch.pjwoodman - 2004 Kia Rio - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/2/2012Sometimes having a little grinding noise when in 1st-
3/2/2012 BillWhen trying to put in first? Is it sycros or the clutch. Bad clutch will make it hard to engqage gears and will slip as rpm;s increase sporadically -
3/2/2012 Spoon SportsManual or Automatic
But i assume its manual since in Matics, changing the clutch is tantamount to a rebuild.
Usually the tell tale signs of clutch wear is a sliding one, its when you shift then release the clutch and the engine kinda revs until it picks up. You can also feel it in the pedal if its becoming soft amidst the fact that the fulids are full and the master/slave cylinders are ok.
Source: I have my share of clutch failures
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How do i change out a speed sencor on the transmissionwayne hobbs - 2001 Kia Optima - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 3/2/2012 -
On long trips or interstate/highway my speedometer in car jumps. not accurate, car has hard time accelerating at timesAutoMD Member - 2001 Kia Spectra - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/29/2012in town car does great. but on interstate, or accelerating to pass or goup hill has hard time going. -
B4 moving while I"m stope, if the transmition set "D" or switch on the AC all the care start to vibrate and shakesaleh - 2004 Kia Spectra - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/28/2012I change all the engeen and transmission bases, I notic that the RPM didnt change if I change the transmission from N to D or vs. or if switch the Ac on. how I can solve it?-
2/28/2012 LEW CARiteI'm not sure what you are asking. It sounds like the engine runs rough when under load, which probably indicates a misfiring cylinder (or cylinders). Did the check engine lamp come on? -Lew Carite from CARite.com.
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I have a 2008 kia sportage with an automatic transmission that shifts hard when accelerating. What can be the problem?Glen - 2008 Kia Sportage - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/26/2012 -
My ESP light comes on when I go around a right hand curve and it feels like the left rear wheel is trying to lock up?Ricci - 2004 Kia Amanti - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/24/2012-
2/24/2012 Spoon SportsAre you sure that you are getting the ESP indicator light on the dash? I am asking you because, the power steering indicator says EPS, and they can be easily mistaken.
The ESP light will come on whenever the abs light is on, this is due to the ESP system cant operate if the abs system is not working.The first thing you will have to do is scan the computer for codes. the computer will store a code whenever it sees a problem and then turn on the light to warn you theres a problem and then shuts down the abs system, there are many auto part stores that scan check engine lights for free as far as the abs system i am not sure you will have to check. the codes will tell you what part of the system has failed. for example there may be a code like C 1201 left front wheel speed sensor, this code will tell you theres a problem with the left frt sensor, it may be the sensor or the wiring or connector but with a little testing the problem can be repaired. the only thing is the esp and the abs are shut down, the car can still be driven you just wont have the abs. good luck and i hope this is helpful.
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How to remove drive belts .franklin - 2004 Kia Optima - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/21/2012need to change the crank shaft position sensor but cannot remove belts, car dont have belt tensioner pulley?-
2/21/2012 yboy82If your vehicle is equipped with a/c
There is a belt tensioner, the tensioner is held by two 14 mm nuts. One hidden down by the block is the securing bolt (1) - the one out front (2) is used for tension adjustment. Loosen the bolt 1 and then loosen the bolt 2. The belt will become loose
2/23/2012 franklinthank you """, great help.
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My reverse is out and when driving down the high way it will downshift and not return untill i pull over and turn offBambi - 2002 Kia Sedona - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/21/2012 -
Why is it before the car is warm the down shift between 4th and 3rd hits hard.Anthony - 2009 Kia Optima - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/18/2012Millage 44311 When the car is cold the down shift between 4th and 3rd gears is hard. Once the car is warm the down shift is still noticable but no where as hard as when it is cold. The up shift through out the gears is smooth and consistent. I first noticed it when ... -
Warning light always on when car is started, check engine and 4-wheel low, I can not put vechile in 4 wheel drive.Yvette - 2003 Kia Sorento - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/14/2012We know it is a senor because all lines for 4 wheel drive are in place. If we could locate senor and replace we feel this will take care of the problem. Hope you can help. YB-
2/14/2012 Spoon SportsGet it scanned first to be sure, its free anyway.
"we feel this will take care of the problem." - Well how would you feel if it didnt?
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How Much to replace clutchMary Beth - 2007 Kia Sportage - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/13/2012Clutch is out -
Where is the alternator located on top or bottomwalk - 2004 Kia Amanti - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/10/2012-
2/10/2012 yboy82Check out this link http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/ to see what it looks like and check it under the hood. Because in Sedona it is in the bottom.
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Where is the alternator located on top or bottomwalk - 2004 Kia Amanti - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/10/2012-
2/10/2012 yboy82Check out this link http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/ to see what it looks like and check it under the hood. Because in Sedona it is in the bottom.
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There is a very loud repeating thud, much like that of a quadra trac "slip-Slap" during light accell or cruise. speeddave - 2003 Kia Sorento - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/8/2012rpms have no effect. I have removed and split the transfer case but find nothing wrond. It feels like it is exploding. hi or low range makes no difference. problem started once in a great while then quickly turned constant No lights or codes135k miles. explicit ...-
2/8/2012 yboy82Do you mean this TSB?
2003 Kia Sorento Power Train Service Bulletin 311382
NHTSA: Action Number: 10037693 Service Bulletin Number: 311382
Report Date:
Jan 01, 2011 Component:
Power Train
Summary: Kia: there may be erratic shifting, shift shock, and a malfunction light on with stored trouble codes. This is caused by a problem within the transfer motor. *rm
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2/8/2012 yboy82You will notice that TSB online are just summary, if you want to obtain a full TSB report you can purpose it online or visit forums for your vehicle. All TSB's are submitted to NHTSA, as required by law, where they become a matter of public record and will also be provided to vehicle owners upon request.
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2002 kia yes i know i buy from friend i will never do that again anyway can some help me i do not have a job right how ialan10 - 2002 Kia Spectra - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 2/8/2012lady off i am driveing in i stop at a store in buy a coke in get back in my car in put in reverse in the car starts to go by its self with the clutch all the why down to the floor so i had to forces it to stop so i did not hit a car or something i do not remember ...