Transmission

KARRAH HEARNS

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2007 KIA SPORTAGE
2.7L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
96,000 MILES

P0741 code. Would transmission flush fix this code?

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 AT 10:54 AM

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
13,476 POSTS

Probably not as that is a torque converter clutch circuit code. Usually it means the solenoid is bad or stuck.
It takes a scan tool and pressure gauge to test the system and trace the problem.

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Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 AT 4:23 PM

KARRAH HEARNS

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Thank you. My mechanic said he was going try to flush it first to see if that helps but maybe I should just tell him not to. (Can you even flush the transmission on a kia sportage? My friend said you can't because of the way it's built.) The dealership said they found metal shavings in my fluid and that I need a whole new transmission.

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Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 AT 4:34 PM

STEVE W.

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You can flush it but it normally doesn't help. That trans isn't "user friendly" when it comes to service. That is what many auto companies are trying these days, replace a large component instead of repairing it.

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Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 AT 5:49 PM