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: Main components of the occupant detection system

An detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated. An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicates the front passenger air bag system is deactivated.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances. - The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate. - The sensor is covered with rain, snow, mud, etc. - The rear bumper, in which the sensor is located, is covered or blocked with a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc.