Trransmission

2001 KIA OPTIMA
148,000 MILES
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JESSNLAWSON
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The 3rd 4th 5th gears and reverse work, but the 1st and 2nd gears are floppy and wont work?
Apr 18, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like a shift rail issue. have it checked at a trans shop

Roy
Apr 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM
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JESSNLAWSON
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do you know about on average how much that cost to fix?
Apr 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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they have to remove the transmission and disassemble to determine the issue, then you can get a price

Roy
Apr 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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