Kia Stinger: Automatic Transmission System

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2025 Service Manual / Automatic Transmission System

Special service tools
Special Service Tools

Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Inhibitor switch guide pin (Parking switch guide pin)
09480-D2100

Used for fixing "N" range when installing inhibitor switch
(Used for fixing "P" range when installing parking switch)

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Limp Home Mode

Features a fail-safe function that prevents dangerous situations in the event of a transmission failure. The vehicle will be driven in limp home mode if the transmission malfunctions. In this mode, the transmission operates at a minimal functionality level (fixed shifting, limited shifting, reverse, neutral), making it possible for the vehicle to reach a service center.

  

Limp Home Mode : Limited shifting

Mechanical limp home mode : Fixed shifting (failure of mechanical parts, solenoid valves, TCM, CAN communication)

Trouble symptom
Suspected area
Remedy
Shifting delay, Shifting shock, Poor acceleration
Damaged clutch / brake
Replace the automatic transmission.
Faulty hydraulic control
Inspect the solenoid valve.
Faulty hydraulic supply
Inspect the fluid level.
Inspect the fluid cleanliness.
TCM learning not performed
Perform the TCM adaptive value learning.
Gear lamp (P/R/N/D) of cluster is flashed
Oil pressure characteristics learning not performed
Perfrom the oil pressure characteristics learning.
Mechanical limp home mode
(locked into 5th)
Faulty Solenoid valve
Replace the automatic transmission.
Faulty connector connection
Inspect the connector connection.
Replace the E-module
Faulty TCM
Replace the TCM
Limp home mode
(locked into 5th, 2nd-5th manual shifting enabled)
Faulty input speed sensor
Replace the E-module
Faulty output speed sensor
Replace the E-module
Faulty connector connection
Inspect the connector connection.
Replace the E-module
Manual shifting disabled
Faulty TCM
Replace the TCM.
Faulty connector connection
Check the connection of manual mode connector.

High Pressure Fuel Pump
Repair procedures Removal 1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line") ...

Specifications
Service data Service data Automatic Transmission Item Specification Transmission model A8LR1-1 Drive type ...

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