Kia Stinger: Automatic Transmission System

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2024 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

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.
	Faulty hydraulic supply	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.
	Faulty 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.
	Faulty connector connection	Replace the E-module
Manual shifting disabled	Faulty TCM	Replace the TCM.
Manual shifting disabled	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 ...

Other information:

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Warning Messages

Shift to P This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the transmission in P (Park) position. At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If you press the Engine Start/Stop Button once more, it will turn to the ON position). Low ...

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2024 Service Manual: Parking Brake

Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than sp ...