Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Two problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

Defective fuel pump, causing intermittent stalling. Also, gear shift would not shift out of gear. Dealer notified.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

When starting vehicle will not start. Consumer has to move the gear shifter to another gear, and then back to park. Then ,the vehicle will start.




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