Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Two problems related to automatic transmission floor shift have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1999

Gear shift started to stick. Yh.

2 Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

Failure Date: 10/19/1998

The floor shifter has a rattling noise. Had shifter replaced several times. The dashboard rattles. Glove compartment fell down. Radio speakers blown. Bearings in wheel grind. Doing fwy speed, vehicle would shimmy & shake. When slowing to stop, brakes would jerk. While waiting at stop, engine would be surging.




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