Driving my car just stopped. It wouldn't go in gear. I put it in reverse, it went. I put it in drive and nothing. I looked on the internet, I seen someone mentioned unplugging the transmission. I did, the car went forward and backward. There was no check engine lite no warning no noises no slipping nothing to tell me something was wrong. With the tranny unplugged and in drive it would be real sluggish taking off and once going it was fine. I drained the fluid it was dark almost black no burnt smell and no metal shavings anywhere. Changed speed sensors and checked all solenoids. I checked the wiring harness for cracks where there's little pegs that are soldered. No cracks. Replaced the filter and new fluid cleared codes and reset transmission. Wouldn't go either way. I unplugged it and still won't go either way. The engine lite only comes on if unplugged.
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How long has your 2009 Kia Spectra had this problem?
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Hello, this tells you that hydraulically, the basics of the internal transmission components seems to function overall. But when electronically controlled, something is not working properly.
You may have a serious transmission concern, but at this point, the outcome is unknown. Testing must still be performed to find out what continues to happen to you and this vehicle.
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