2004 Kia Spectra Automatic Transmission Engine 1 8 Basic Model Changed

2004 KIA SPECTRA
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automatic transmission , engine is 1.8, basic model . i changed the filter and fluid yesterday in the transmission, and now it doesn't want to change gears?
Mar 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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if it worked ok before then you may have not gotten the filter in all the way or the oring around it broke. pic included. make sure to lube orings prior to installation and there hsold nly be 1 oring there not 2 make sure trans is full of fluid as well.
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