Which solenoid controls the transmission drive gear?

2002 KIA SEDONA

115,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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When I shift to drive it jerks loud and scary. shift to reverse is okay. Which solenoid controls the Drive? My car has 6 shift solenoids, or so it appears, but I need to know which solenoid controls the drive, reverse is okay.

Dec 4, 2020 at 2:14 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

I found and posted below the possible issue with shifting shock, as they call it, for your transmission. It is not the shift solenoid, it is a internal clutch issue with the transmission.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

If it were a shift solenoid, it would code and set the check engine light.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Most likely you will need to have the transmission removed and inspected for the underdrive clutch pack.

Roy

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Dec 5, 2020 at 2:45 AM