Kia Stinger CK: Automatic Transmission System

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Automatic Transmission System

Contents:

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.

Specifications ➤

Automatic Transmission Control System ➤

Automatic Transmission System ➤

Hydraulic System ➤

High Pressure Fuel Pump

Specifications

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Driver’s attention

The driver must be cautious in the following situations because the system is limited when recognition of the lane marker is poor or limited: ►When lane and road condition is poor - It is difficult to distinguish the lane marker from road when the lane marker is covered with dust or sand. - It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from road.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Automatic transmission operation

The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death: ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).