1999 Other Kia Models Gear

1999 KIA
43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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My car starts but when I try to shift out of Park it will not moved. It's like it's locked or frozen. What could be the problem?
May 11, 2008 at 12:06 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is a safety lock out solenoid connected to the brake pedal, either the switch or the solenoid is faulty, check your owners manual there may be an override procedure to get it out of park.

mark (mhpautos)
May 11, 2008 at 2:49 AM
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JMRBX
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my 99 kia does the same thing but it isnt the solenoid, i belivev it is that thing the cable goes into at the transmission area. the thing with a plug of wires comin out of it but i havent a clue what that is.
It looks like it wont budge like its rusrted in lock position.
Jul 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM