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Transmission Range Switch

Sephia transmission range switch is located on top left of transaxle. Sportage 2WD transmission range switch is located on right side of transmission. Sportage 4WD transmission range switch is located at left rear of transfer case.

Disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect transmission range switch connector. Using ohmmeter, check continuity of transmission range sensor. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH  table. If sensor does not test as specified, adjust or repair as needed.

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH

Gear Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Sephia(1)
Park 1 & 2; 3 & 4
Reverse 3 & 5
Neutral 1 & 2; 3 & 6
Drive 3 & 7
Second 3 & 8
First 3 & 9
Sportage (2)
Park 2 & 3; 6 & 7
Reverse 6 & 8
Neutral 2 & 3; 6 & 10
Drive 6 & 9
Second 6 & 4
First 6 & 5
(1) See Fig 1.
(2) See Fig 2.
Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Range Switch Terminals (Sephia)
G99C51260Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Terminals (Sportage)
G99E51262Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.